Italy · City Guide
Naples
Naples is one of the world's great cities, a chaotic, passionate and deeply human metropolis of extraordinary cultural richness, outstanding street food, world class museums and a dramatic setting on the Bay of Naples beneath Mount Vesuvius. From the National Archaeological Museum and the Spaccanapoli to the world's finest pizza and easy access to Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast and Capri, Naples rewards those with the courage to engage with it fully.
Elect's take
"Naples is a city that asks something of its visitors but rewards them extraordinarily. The combination of the finest pizza in the world, the National Archaeological Museum, the dramatic bay setting and the sheer vitality of Neapolitan life creates something genuinely unlike anywhere else in Italy."
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is one of the world's great museums, housing the extraordinary treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum including the finest collection of ancient Roman mosaics in existence. The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary density — Greek city planning, Roman remains, medieval churches and baroque palaces layered over millennia. The pizza here is simply the finest in the world, with the Pizzeria Brandi, Di Matteo and Gino Sorbillo representing the pinnacle of a tradition that began in Naples. Pompeii and Herculaneum are 30 minutes by rail. Capri and the Amalfi Coast are reached by hydrofoil.
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National Archaeological Museum
One of the world's great museums with extraordinary treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Neapolitan Pizza
The birthplace of pizza and home to the finest examples of the art in the world.
Spaccanapoli
The ancient street splitting the historic centre across millennia of history.
Pompeii & Vesuvius
The most significant Roman site in the world, 30 minutes from Naples by rail.
Amalfi & Capri Access
Hydrofoil connections to Capri and ferry services to the Amalfi Coast.
Teatro San Carlo
Italy's oldest continuously active opera house and one of the finest in Europe.
