When you choose to visit Naples, you should know that it is the largest city within southern Italy and is also the capital of the Campania Region. The city has a population of about 1 million, where added along with the suburban area, the population rises to more than 3.5 million residents. The city can be found on the map, halfway between the Vesuvius volcano and another volcanic area called the Campi Flegrei. An interesting fact regarding the city is that Napoli is credited with being the place where pizza originated from. The pizza was said to be created in honor of the Italian flag, where the cheese, tomato and basil representing the flag’s red, white and green colors. Besides the many pasta dishes that the city has perfected, it is also home to gelato, which is not exactly ice cream, but flavored iced milk. When you are ready to explore the many attractions that await you throughout and surrounding Naples City, you will not be disappointed. If you are a lover of the outdoors, you may want to visit La Villa Comunale, which was formerly a royal park. A beautiful and intriguing aquarium can be found here, which may be the oldest throughout Europe. When you reach the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Napoli, you will encounter a large collection of Roman artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Some of greatest surviving Roman statues can be found at this location as well. When visiting The Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, works of art created by Michelangelo, Raphael and Botticelli are ready to open your eyes. For the performing arts buff, you will find Teatro di San Carlo a nice addition to your itinerary. It is the oldest active opera house that can be found throughout Europe. If you are planning a trip to Naples Italy during the month of May, you may want to check out the Maggio dei Monumenti (May of Monuments), which is delivered by the Council of Naples. Here you can enjoy a variety of events which take place every weekend during the month. Each year brings forth a new theme.
May also features many different exhibits and fairs throughout the city. This is when you can experience a bit if chamber music recitals, concerts, operettas, as well as entertaining performances of classic Neapolitan songs. For the tourist on a budget, you will learn that some of these events are offered for free. As a Tourist to Naples Italy, you should know that when traveling through the main tourist cities, you will not encounter much of a language barrier. You will find that most hotels have English speakers manning their reception desks and it is also not that hard to find someone who speaks at least a bit of English. Be aware that when you enter the countryside, English-speakers become more and more scarce to find. It is wise to have a phrase book handy during these excursions. Graphic sourced with thanks from Adventure Prone. Article sourced with thanks from Naples Hotel and Travel
Benvenuto Exclusive Chauffeur Services
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
At Benvenuto Exclusive Chauffeur Services, we have designed our excursions primarily to be taken above and beyond our potential. They have been carefully thought out in order to ensure each and every area of the town/s chosen to visit are uncovered and ex...
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Dal Delicato
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
The restaurant `Dal Delicato' boasts a position of sure localized favor. It is on the evocative feature of lungomare of Mergellina in proximity of the port of call for the islands. The restaurant is distinguished for the elegant features that impressions ...
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UMBERTO
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
The history of Umberto restaurant began in 1916 when Ermelinda and Umberto di Porzio opened a little trattoria, known to most people as "Don Umberto". "Nonna (Granny)" Ermelinda took care of the kitchen, originally situated where the tables of the restaur...
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Magic World
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
This Magic World amusement park, recently opened, is located just out of Naples. It is open all year round, and has many exciting rides that your children will absolutely love. There are also snack bars and cafes, where you can take a break and have a bit...
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L'antica Pizzeria
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
L'antica Pizzeria "da Michele" - In 1870, the Condurro family began what was to become a long tradition of master pizza makers in the center of Naples.
Michele Condurro, son of Salvatore, perfected the family art of pizza making, whose se...
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Casa 12
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
This accommodation has got a name wishing its guests the best welcome; actually 12 is the lucky number of the owners.
Casa 12 rises in S.Ferdinando - Chiaia - Posillipo, the most sought residential district in Naples,.
This zone is well connected both ...
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Brandi
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
ItalyThe Ancient Pizzeria Brandi in Naples, Italy. In 1780 the pizzeria Pietro...e basta così (which means "Peter ...and That's Enough"- funny name, isn't it?) was established in Salita S. Anna di Palazzo, in the surroundings of the Royal Palace. This name d...
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Poseidone Ristorante - Pizzeria
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
The Restaurant “Poseidone†is localized on the secular Partenope Street, in an enviable scenery characterized by the wonderful Mediterranean (Sea) and the impetuous “Castel dell’Ovoâ€Â...
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La Bersagliera
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
1919 - It was in that year that the woman Emilia Del Tufo, the Bersagliere, started the activity of the restaurant destined to become one of most famous in Naples, present between the routes of obligation for the visitors of the city.
1999 - To the fulf...
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Gulf Coast Airways
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
Gulf Coast Airways is ideally based in beautiful Naples, Florida, where excellent year-round flying weather, incredible aerial views and endless sandy beaches contribute to making southwest Florida a magnet for aviation enthusiasts from all over the world...
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L'Alloggio dei Vassalli
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
Located in the heart of Naples and just a short walking distance from some of the most important sights of the city, the Alloggio dei Vassalli is a Bed & Breakfast placed at the first floor of a XVIII century historical building called Palazzo Donnalbina....
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Museo Cappella Sansevero
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
The origins of the Sansevero Chapel are linked to a legendary episode. Cesare d'Engenio Caracciolo recounts in 'Sacred Naples' of 1624 that at the end of the 16th century an innocent man who was dragged to jail in chains, passed in front of the garden of ...
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Areamare
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
Areamare - At 100 mt from subway and Mergellina train station, and 50 mt from Capri, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento, and Isole Eolie's boats. Cosy B&B located at the 3rd floor with lift, in an fancy avenue in the city center, close by the sea where the golf ...
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R.I.O. Rising Incoming Organizer
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
NAPLES TOUR OPERATOR
Rising Incoming Organiser (R.I.O.) specializes in tours of the Bay of Naples, the Amalfi Coast and the rest of Campania.
Our company create and design tours for every interest travellers may have.
Not quantity but quality and care ...
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Bed & Breakfast Elia
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
In the heart of Naples, to few footsteps from the beatiful monuments of world, the Bed & Breakfast Elia is a comfortable stays integrated in Neapolitan culture.
Elia B&B characteristics are the ideal for your holidays in Naples.
Bed & Breakfast is a n...
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Bovio Suite
Located in
Naples,
Naples,
Campania,
Italy
The Bocio Suite, carried out on the third floor of a palace dating back to the early part of the '900 century, has spacious rooms equipped with all comforts at the guests' disposal incomparison with high level structures:
TV , mini-bar, heating system, ...
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