Naples

Sights

• Historic centre and Spaccanapoli – A lively historic centre – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• National Archaeological Museum – Mosaics and treasures from Pompeii.
• Cappella Sansevero – The Veiled Christ carved in marble.
• Underground Naples – Greco-Roman passages beneath the city.
• Seafront and Castel dell'Ovo – A seafront promenade with views of Vesuvius.
• Quartieri Spagnoli – Narrow lanes, washing lines and street art.
• Castel Sant'Elmo and Vomero – A fortress with the best view over the bay.

Food & nightlife

• Pizza napoletana – The art of the Neapolitan pizzaiuolo is UNESCO-listed heritage.
• Sfogliatella and babà – A layered pastry and a rum-soaked sponge.
• Caffè – An espresso at the bar – sometimes a «caffè sospeso» paid forward for a stranger.
• Street food – Fried pizza and a cone of fried snacks.

Day trips

• Pompeii and Herculaneum – Roman towns buried by the eruption of Vesuvius.
• Vesuvius – A hike to the volcano's crater.
• Amalfi Coast – Positano, Amalfi and Ravello by bus or boat.
• Capri – The Blue Grotto and gardens above the sea.

Good to know

When to go

April–June, September–October

Getting around

The metro (with art stations such as Toledo) and funiculars; the Circumvesuviana to Pompeii and Sorrento, ferries from Molo Beverello.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/F/L, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Plan your trip to Naples together

Create a trip plan and the Travel Guide comes with it – with a map, ideas to suggest and saved for offline use.

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More in Italy

• Lake Como
• Stresa
• Rome
• Florence
• Venice
• Milan
• Sicily
• Sardinia
• Cinque Terre
• Lake Garda