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Naples
by emily
Visitors to Italy often visit Rome, Venice, and Florence without even considering Naples. But this bustling city is certainly worth a trip. As Italy’s second-biggest city, after Rome, Naples is lively, dynamic, and pleasant. A salty-aired town, Naples lies right on the coast, with the ocean only a few steps away from the downtown streets. Naples is culturally engaging, complete with its own distinct Neapolitan dialect (though many residents today are inclined to speak more standard Italian). There are lovely sights to be seen here, including the National Archeological Museum, a variety of exquisite churches, and quite nearby, nestled under the imposing silhouette of Mount Vesuvius, the spectacular and poignant remains of ancient Pompeii. However, one of the most beguiling aspects of this city is culinary in nature: Naples is the birthplace of pizza, and the Neapolitans know how to make it best. The familiar crusty circles of tomato and mozzarella continue to be served today, always warm from the traditional wood-burning ovens.
Naples travel guide by emily
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Naples Facts
- other names: Nàpoli
- population: 975,139
- area: 117 km²
- time zone: CET (UTC+1), Summer: CEST (UTC+2)
- website: http://www.comune.napoli.it/
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museum / gallery Cappella Sansevero
In the rococo chapel of the Prince and alchemist Raimondo di Sangro the Neapolitan cult of the dead reaches its aesthetic high point in the marble-covered Christ by Giuseppe Sammartino (1753).
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sight Santa Chiara
Pergolas with benches made from colourful majolica. Badly damaged by bomb attacks in 1943, this large and impressive cloisters church has been rebuilt in its original French Gothic style. Inside, many ...
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museum / gallery Museo Archeologico Nazionale
The attractive sense of the ancient world: enchanting Pompeian wall decorations in the museum in Naples. Unparalleled collection of 8th c BC to 5th c AD ancient art forms and culture of the Mediterrane...
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videos for Naples
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Latest Reviews for Naples
adena
My favorite place to stay (if you're on a budget or want to meet some great young travelers) is Giovani's Home! He makes home-made Italian meals, and there is a great deck. he is also very helpful if you need anything!
2008-08-24 / / report abuse
stlWill
My memories of Naples are generally very well remembered. The downsides include the constant striking of the city workers, the rampant problem of stray animals, and the crazy driving of the southern Italians.That being said, the "problems" of life in Naples don't even begin to outweigh the "benefits." The Italians are very welcoming. The pace of life is generally laid-back. The cities and towns are beautiful.Naples (and Italy in general) is a one-of-a-kind place that will never cease calling for you.
2008-05-11 / / report abuse
twitter buzz - Naples
News about Naples from the twitter community...
DominickNT
Gotta drive down to Naples in the morning to re-register my car. Hopefully I don't get shot. Mafia territory.
2009-09-17
arrivegatwick
GATWICK AIRPORT - ARRIVAL - BA2607 - NAPLES - SCHEDULED 14:10 - LANDED 14:05 - North Terminal
2009-09-17
arrivegatwick
GATWICK AIRPORT - ARRIVAL - EZY5224 - NAPLES - SCHEDULED 13:45 - LANDED 13:53 - South Terminal
2009-09-17
SuperGaietta
@elizadushku: Will you visit only Florence and Rome when you come in Italy? I live in Salerno (near Naples), why don't you come here? ;-)
2009-09-17
Reserver_it
10% off on Hotel Correra 241 (3 star hotel in Naples) from 2010-01-06 to 2010-03-31; see http://en.reserver.it/hotel_155.html
2009-09-17
luciosand
Water Polo Women´s European U20 Championships in Naples (from 13rd to 20th of september) workin' hard, but it is nice too. (go east europe!)
2009-09-17
dotmund
is growing increasingly fascinated by Italy after watching the Storyville about Naples the other day on BBC4
2009-09-17
arrivegatwick
GATWICK AIRPORT - ARRIVAL - BA2609 - NAPLES - SCHEDULED 09:15 - LANDED 09:01 - North Terminal
2009-09-17
schofs_travels
has woken to a fab day in Naples. After lunch we'll be driving down the coast to Sorrento - hope the weather holds
2009-09-17
arrivegatwick
GATWICK AIRPORT - ARRIVAL - BA2611 - NAPLES - SCHEDULED 17:05 - LANDED 16:54 - North Terminal
2009-09-16
arrivegatwick
GATWICK AIRPORT - ARRIVAL - BA2607 - NAPLES - SCHEDULED 14:10 - LANDED 14:11 - North Terminal
2009-09-16
PattySky
@princessbutterc hahahaa.. =) ..maybe it was Naples... ..a wedding of an italian friend or they come here to get merried? x
2009-09-16
arrivegatwick
GATWICK AIRPORT - ARRIVAL - EZY5224 - NAPLES - SCHEDULED 13:45 - LANDED 13:51 - South Terminal
2009-09-16
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