5 X Reasons To Visit Naples, Italy!
Italy is a magnificent country offering stunning landscapes, culinary excellence, stylish cities, and picturastic villages rich in history, art, and culture. Beauty is guaranteed to surround you wherever you choose to go and explore!
Located in Southern Italy on the Bay of Naples awaits you this unique city that although suffers from a bad rap on occasion, is full of beauty waiting to be uncovered. The words ‘organized chaos’ comes to mind but somehow for Naples, it works!
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Pizza Napolitana, done right.
Did you know it's the birthplace of the original wood-fired Neopolitan pizza? In itself a good reason to visit! Another bonus is the fact that Naples is the perfect location from which to explore the beauty of the Amalfi Coast which is spectacular, colorful, and stylish! Definitely, a region to add to your bucket list!
The coastline of Italy
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Wander around the city on foot: Hussle and bustle with loads of Italian energy, colorful people, and pretty streets. Stop by the city's cathedral, the Duomo di San Gennaro, visit the very lavish Royal Palace, and Castel Nuovo, dating back to the 13th-century.
Naples street views
Visit the ancient ruins of Pompeii: The city of Pompeii was destroyed in 79 CE by Mount Vesuvius erupting and covering it in 6 meters of ash and volcanic debris. The city's unfortunate quick burial by the eruption ensured it staying intact and preserved for centuries to come, its ruins were discovered in the 16th century. It’s amazing to see first hand just how well it has been preserved after all this time! it’s fascinating and eerie as you walk through the streets and enter homes and other buildings the people of Pompeii used, it’s then that you realize just how big this tragedy was.
Pompeii
Pompeii
It is always a good idea to book tickets for activities and attractions in advance. Not only will you avoid waiting in long lines but you will also guarantee the best price!
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Go up Mount Vesuvius: This is an active volcano located on the Gulf of Naples in Campania. This volcano is famous as well as responsible for destroying the city of Pompeii completely and killing 16,000 people back in the day. There are three other volcanos in the area of Naples also worthy of a visit: Posillipo, Phlegraean Fields, and Nisida.
Mount Vesuvius, Italy
Spend a day on the beach: Gaiola Beach is where you want to be! The beaches do get very crowded during peak hours and the high season so make sure you get there early enough to claim your perfect spot. Other favorite beaches to explore are Miliscola Beaches, Bagno Elen, and Lucrino beach.
Visit the historic center of Naples: Have a break at the charming Piazza San Domenico Maggiore. Don’t miss a visit to the Sansevero Chapel showcasing the famous masterpiece called “Veiled Christ” created by Raimondo di Sangro who is considered the patron and grandmaster of Neapolitan Freemasonry.
Naples from above
“Rome is stately and impressive; Florence is all beauty and enchantment; Venice is a dream city; but Naples is simply- Fascinating!”~ Lillian Whiting.
Have a wonderful trip!
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Yours,
Diti