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NAPLES / NEAPOLITAN RIVIERA > ITALY
City Breaks Naples - Travel information Naples, regional capital of Campania.
Naples is located just halfway between the Vesuvius volcano and a separate volcanic area, the Campi Flegrei,
all part of the Campanian volcanic arc.
Naples consists of Posillipo, Vomero and the old City Center.
Coastal Cities Naples : Sorrent, Pompeji, Ercolano, Amalfi
IIslands near
Napels : Capri, Ischia, Procida and Positano.
hotels, tour operators, city guides, travel to naples, what to see and where to go in naples
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Holiday Rentals / Apartments
Interhome - Holiday homes Naples - Offers quality apartments or houses
All properties are checked on a regular basis. All homes can be booked on-line. Properties are shown by destination.
Hotels in Naples
Booking - Hotels in Naples - Hotel Guide Naples
Popular districts of Naples : Capodimonte, Centro Storico, Chiaia, Fiera Fuorigrotta, Plebiscito, Posillipo, Stazione Centrale, Vomero.
Booking - Hotels in Capri - Hotel Guide Capri
Booking - Hotels in Sorrento - Hotel Guide Sorrento
Hotels In and Around Sorrento : Sant'Agnello 1.8 km, Piano di Sorrento 2.9 km, SantʼAgata sui Due Golfi 3.0 km
, Meta 3.8 km, Massa Lubrense 4.6 km, Vico Equense 5.9 km, Positano 9.1 km, Castellammare di Stabia 12.2 km, Pimonte 12.7 km, Praiano 13.3 km, Agerola 13.3 km, Gragnano 13.5 km.
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.
National Parks
Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio
Boscoreale, Boscotrecase, Ercolano, Massa di Somma, Ottaviano, Pollena Trocchia, Sant'Anastasia, San
Giuseppe Vesuviano, San Sebastiano al Vesuvio, Somma Vesuviana, Terzigno, Torre del Greco and Trecase
Travel Agencies / Tour Operators
lastminute.com - Neapolitan Riviera
P&O Cruises
Cruise holidays Western Mediterranean [ Napels ].
Kuoni Travel
- Neapolitan Riviera - Beach holidays, Family Holidays, Spa
The Neapolitan Riviera offers dramatic coastal scenery, ancient sites and spectacular resorts. Perched atop
the rocky cliffs on a beautiful headland is Sorrento boasting wonderful views over gulf of Naples and Mount
Vesuvius. A popular resort which contrasts its colourful old town with its elegant main shopping street the Corso Italia...
Thomas Cook
Napoli Underground - see itinerary / tour
Travel Guides Naples / Related books
Travel Guides Naples [ Amazon.co.uk ]
Naples and the Amalfi Coast - Eyewitness Travel Guide
Your holiday starts here! From the magnificent Amalfi coastline to the imposing splendour of Castel Nuovo,
make sure you see it all with this essential guide to Naples. Unique cutaway maps and 3D models reveal the
secrets of Pompei, its ancient temples and the might of Mount Vesuvius. And with recommendations of where to enjoy the best Neapolitan pizzas you can live la dolce vita just like the locals.
Hardcover 240 pages (February 24, 2005); Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; Language: English; ISBN: 1405308125
Transportation / How do I travel to Naples
Airport of Naples [ Napels International Airport ]
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Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights Naples
Flight tickets Naples, price comparison possible
Circumvesuviana - Ferrovia, Autolinee e Funivia
SITA Busservices
Metro Kampanien
Metro Napoli
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Among Naples' many palazzos and museums, musts are the magnificent Castel dell'Ovo overlooking the bay,
the Capodimonte Museum and the newly opened catacombs. The ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum are also easily reached from Naples.
Napels City - Tourist Board Naples [ Azienda di Napoli ]
Napels Province
Region Campania
City of Naples is divided in :
Posillipo
Vomero
Old Town
Coastal area Naples
Amalfi Coast - Amalfi Tourist Office
Amalfi has to be lived in to be fully understood, frequenting the winding paths along the alley-ways, up the
step steps that lead to the higher part of the town, between the pastel- coloured houses that seem to hang suspended but are set into the rocks.
Cities Amalfi Coast : Amalfi, Atrani, Cetara, Conca dei Marini, Furore, Maiori, Minori, Positano, Praiano, Ravello, Scala, Tramonti and, Vietri sul mare
Cava de' Tirreni - door to the Amalfi coast, 45 km. from the Airport of Naples (Capodichino)
The town is generally considered a "zip-fastener" between the plan of Nocera - Sarno and the Amalfi coast,
and it lies in a green valley. At 198 m.above sea level it is surrounded eastward
by Mounts Picentini, mainly dolomitic, (in particular Mount Caruso, Mount Sant'Adiutore, Hill of the
Telegraph, Mount San Liberatore, and Hill of Croce) and westward by Mounts Lattari, mainly
carbonatic (in particular Mount Finestra, Mount Sant'Angelo, Hill of San Martino and Mount Crocella). The
highest peak is Mount Finestra (1139 m. above sea level), which is characterized by a natural hole which gives the mount the name.
Ercolano [ Herculaneum ] - Comune di Ercolano
Herculaneum - see Herculaneum [ Destruction and Re-discovery ]
Maiori - Azienda Autonoma di Soggiorno e Turismo di Maiori
A cluster of white houses grouped around a golden cupola, a high tower, terraces of lemons and the
perfume of their flowers…a modern seafront, with mansions, swimming pools, elegant hotels, the long beach with all amenities.
Paestum
Pompeii - leading tourist attractions and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pompeii is a ruined Roman city near modern Naples. It was destroyed during a catastrophic eruption of the
volcano Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. The volcano buried the city under many feet of ash and it was lost for 1,600 years before its accidental rediscovery. See also Azienda Autonoma di Cura Soggiorno e Turismo di Pompei.
Pozzuoli - Azienda Autonoma di Cura Soggiorno e Turismo di Pozzuoli
Ravello - Ravello
Having sprung up probably in the 6th century, it was populated, round about the year one thousand, by a
group of nobles from the Maritime Republic of Amalfi who had rebelled against the authority of the Doge. The
rebels made a good choice when choosing the site in which to built their refuge: Ravello rises in an easily defendable position.
Sorrento - Tourism - a balmy coastal town with special warmth all of its own.
Sorrento lies on an elevated terrace rising from the sea and offers stunning views over the coastline and
towards Vesuvius. In the town itself, there are many old churches to visit and a Renaissance style Cathedral
VicoTurismo - Azienda Autonoma Soggiorno e Turismo di Vico Equense
The coast of Vico Equense, spanning from Punta Orlando to Punta Scutolo, is a succession of beaches
enhanced by a transparent sea, all of which provide modern bathing facilities. For visitors coming from the
direction of Castellammare, the beaches continue right up to Scrajo, a place famous for its healing sulphur
springs and popular beaches. These beaches are followed by enchanting stretches of free coastline, leading
towards Marina di Vico, which are harder to reach. After a stretch of open sea beneath the projecting Gothic
Cathedral, we find Marina di Aequa, with its tourist and bathing facilities, which ends at the natural boundary of the so-called "Calcare" beach.
Islands Gulf of Naples
Cittį di Capri
Capri - Capri Tourist Board
Ischia - the green island - Tourist Board Ischia and Procida
Ischia is a volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples.
See e.g. : What are the "Maronti"?; How many beaches are there on Ischia?; What is the "Monte Epomeo"?;
How many towns are there on the island?; How much is the ferriage or the hydrofoil ticket? and more...
Procida - located between Capo Miseno and the island of Ischia
Procida is one of the Flegree Islands off the coast of Naples. It is also a town, that covers the whole territory
and, in addition, the near little island called Vivara, between Cape Miseno and the island of Ischia.
Positano - Azienda di soggiorno e turismo di Positano
Naples in Virtual Reality
Angevin Castle
One of the first things you meet coming from the harbour is the Angevin castle, built at the end of 13th century by Charles I of Anjou.
Business Centre Naples
Capodimonte Park - the widest open space in Naples
Inside the park : the Royal Palace of Capodimonte, that houses one of the most important gallery in Italy with
the paintings from the Farnese Collection : several works by first-class artists like Simone Martini, Masolino,
Masaccio, Botticelli, Bellini, Raffaello, Tiziano, Lotto, Correggio, Parmigianino, i Carracci, Bruegel, El Greco,
Guido Reni and Luca Giordano. Inside the Palace : the Gallery of Ottocento and the Collection of Ceramics and Porcelain from the Royal Factory of Capodimonte.
Cape Posillipo
Caracciolo Promenade
Caracciolo Road is the waterfront promenade of Naples between Santa Lucia and Mergellina. The road is
named after the Neapolitan admiral Francesco Caracciolo (1752-1799) who entered the Royal Bourbon Fleet and reached the highest degree.
Castel dell'Ovo [ Egg's Castle ]
Castel dell'Ovo rises upon the islet of Megaride, in front of the small promontory of Monte Echia [ Pizzofalcone
]. The Castle divides the two small bays on the waterfront of Naples : the one of the harbour from the other of
Riviera di Chiaia and Mergellina. The islet was the first settlement by Greek colonists coming from Pithecusa,
on Ischia island [ these colonists also founded the old town of Partenope on Monte Echia, the earliest nucleus of Naples ].
Castellammare di Stabia - Azienda di Cura & Soggiorno
Castel Nuovo with the Arch of Triumph of Alfonso I
Catacombs of Naples - Catacombe di Napoli
Cathedral of St. January
Church of Santa Chiara
Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore
Church of Santa Maria Donna Regina
Church of Gesł Nuovo ("new Jesus")
Church of San Domenico Maggiore
Fontanelle cemetery
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city.
Historic Centre of Naples - World heritage
The greek city of Neapolis, as usual in the ancient greek towns, had developed around three straight streets
running parallel from East to the West (called "plateiai" by Greeks and "decumani" by Romans) and crossed by several secondary streets at right angles.
Described by UNESCO's Bureau du Patrimoine Mondial in its World Heritage List with the following motivation:
«Naples is one of the most ancient cities in Europe, whose contemporary urban fabric preserves the
elements of its long and eventful history. Its street pattern and sumptuous ancient buildings from different
ages give its historic centre an outstanding universal value which has had a profound influence in many parts
of Europe and beyond. It testifies to a remarkable exchange of knowledge in a particular period or in a
particular cultural area, on the development of architecture or technology, of monumental arts, of city planning
or landscape designing. It provides a remarkable example of a kind of construction or of architectural or landscape complex that illustrates a significant period in human history».
Museo Archeologico Nazionale
The oldest archaeological museum in Europe, holding the extraordinary collection of objects found in the 18th
-century excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the impressive Farnese collection and an Egyptian section.
Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte
A Bourbon palace surrounded by a vast monumental park, with a picture gallery that ranges from Masaccio to
Velązquez, from Titian to Caravaggio up to contemporary art.
Palazzo Reale
Piazza del Plebiscito
Piazza del Plebiscito is one of the principal public squares in the historic center of Naples
Santa Chiara
Gothic Church of Santa Chiara with adjacent monastery, founded in 1310 by King Robert of Anjou, decorated by Giotto and celebrated by Petrarch.
Its interiors had been deeply changed in 18th century, but the church was bombed and almost completely
destroyed during the Second World War. It has been reconstructed following the original Gothic plan and
inside we can still fortunately see the sculptures by Tino di Camaino on the tombs of some members of the Royal family of Anjou.
Villa Comunale - formerly a royal park
Stretches along the seafront in the smarter western end of the city. It contains an aquarium which is possibly Europe's oldest and is favoured by the locals for family walks on Sunday mornings.
It was built between 1778 and 1780 by the King Ferdinand IV of Bourbon, who wanted to create on the
promenade a meeting point for the enjoyment of Neapolitan aristocracy and called them the Royal Villa.
Vomero
Naples is dominated by the hill of Vomero, on whose top there are the Castle of Sant'Elmo and the
Charterhouse of San Martino, where you can enjoy a wonderful panorama over the city and the whole bay of Naples.
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Cuisine - Neapolitan recipes
Neapolitan_cuisine
Neapolitan cuisine has ancient historical roots that date back to the Greco-Roman period, which was enriched
over the centuries by the influence of the different cultures that controlled Naples and its kingdoms, such as that of Aragon and France.
Describes : Historical background, Typical ingredients [ Pasta, Tomatoes, Vegetables, Cheese, Seafood, Meat
], Bread, Pasta dishes [ Pasta dishes of the poor, Frittata with macaroni, Richer pasta dishes, Seafood pasta
dishes ], Rice dishes, Pizza, Fish and seafood dishes, Vegetable dishes, Fried food, Side-dishes, Savory pies
, Cakes and desserts, Holiday food [ Christmas, Easter food, Other holidays ], Fruit, Wine, Liqueurs, Neapolitan street food.
Neapolitan ice cream [ Layered ice cream ]
Neapolitan pizza
History, Base and baking methods, and more.
La vera cucina di Napoli [ The real Neapolitan cuisine ]
By Jeanne Carņla Francesconi
Edit. Newton, 1995; SBN 8881830213.
History of Naples
Naples' History - Wikipedia
Naples in the Ancient Era and in the Late Antiquity, The duchy of Naples, Normans, Hohenstaufen and Anjou,
The Aragonese Period, Spanish and Bourbon rule [ Neapolitan Republic (1647) and Neapolitan Republic (1799) ], Contemporary Naples.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale Napoli
Contains a large collection of Roman artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum as well as the Farnese Marbles, some of the greatest surviving Roman statues, an amazing numismatical collection.
Music, Arts & Culture, Events & Entertainment
Music of Naples [ popular music originally from Naples ]
See also Canzone napoletana.
Archivio Storico della Canzone Napoletana
The Archivio Storico della Canzone Napoletana is a project proposed by Radio-RAI, created in collaboration
with the Campania Region, the Province of Naples and the City of Naples, with the precise objective of
collecting, documenting, digitalising all the available examples of Neapolitan musical repertoires and placing
them at the disposal of the public. From Enrico Caruso and Fernando De Lucia to Almamegretta and 99 Posse,
on an itinerary which includes Gennaro Pasquariello and Gilda Mignonette, Nino Taranto and Maria Paris,
Sergio Bruni and Roberto Murolo, Renato Carosone and Mario Merola, Peppino Di Capri and Pino Daniele, Nino D'Angelo and Gigi D'Alessio... .
Naples Music Conservatory - San Pietro a Majella
The Music Conservatory of Naples is a music institution in Naples, southern Italy. It is currently located in the complex of San Pietro a Majella.
Teatro di San Carlo - the oldest active opera house in Europe
It opened its doors on November 4, 1737.
Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte
Contains art collections including works by Michelangelo, Raphael, Botticelli and Caravaggio.
Neapolitan theatres
Napoli Teatro Festival Italia
Web Portal / Directories
Ischiaonline.it
Naplesitaly.info
Porta Napoli - Gulf of Naples and Amalfi Coast
Amalfi - Amalfi Portal
Costa di Sorrento
Pompeji - Il sito nazionale - Informazioni, Curiositą...
Positano on the Web
All that that is useful to know for a visit to Positano, the city Pearl of the Amalfi coast
Amalfi - Portale su Amalfi
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