Naples is one of the most fascinating cities in Italy. What is worth visiting? Where to eat the best pizza?
Naples, Italy
The beautiful city of Naples lies in southern Italy, on the Bay of Naples, and is the capital of the Campania region. Naples is located between the volcano Vesuvius and the Phlegrean Fields.
Vesuvius Volcano, Naples
Mighty Vesuvius, towering over Naples. It is associated primarily with the big bang in 79 AD. During the eruption, the following buildings were destroyed: nearby ancient cities: Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Although it is an active volcano, there has been no eruption since 1944. Vesuvius rises to a height of 1,281 meters. The diameter of the crater is over 500 meters and its depth is 230 meters. Every year, many tourists want to reach its peak.
Naples main attractions:
Royal Palace in Naples
- The spectacular Royal Palace of the Bourbon family who ruled Naples in the 18th and 19th centuries. The Baroque building faces the main façade towards Piazza del Plebiscito, and at the back there is a courtyard surrounded by the building’s wings.
- The palace is connected to the San Carlo Theater by a covered walkway and colonnade. Inside there is a museum and a state library.
Castel dell’Ovo, Naples
- Castel dell’Ovo is located on the tiny island of Megaride, near the Santa Lucia district, close to the very center, inscribed on the World Heritage List UNESCO.
- Legend has it that the famous Virgil had a magic egg. When he died, he was buried in Naples, and the egg was moved to the castle and hidden there to additionally protect the building. According to local legends, they were placed in a glass carafe, additionally filled with water. This decanter was supposed to be in an iron cage, which was suspended on one of the oak beams supporting the ceiling in the castle’s basement.
- According to tradition, if it is ever destroyed, not only the castle but also the whole of Naples will be affected by a series of disasters and tragedies. When the castle was destroyed during the war, Queen Joanna I had to swear to her people that a new egg would be placed in the castle to prevent other disasters from befalling the city. However, the yak was never found…
National Archaeological Museum of Naples
- The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is one of the most important archaeological museums in the world and preserves the most valuable heritage of works of art in Italy. The collections include fantastic, age-old exhibits divided into collections located on three floors of the building.
Catacombs of San Gennaro
- The Neapolitan complex of underground cemeteries consists of three independent necropolises: The catacombs of San Gaudioso, the catacombs of San Gennaro (Saint January) and the catacombs of San Severo. The catacombs are popular among tourists.
Museo Cappella Sansevero, Naples
- The legendary Sansevero Chapel is a place that delights with its appearance, excellent architecture gives a unique atmosphere to this place. The chapel is an architectural treasure waiting for you to visit it.
- An important point of the museum tour is the tomb of Raimondo di Sangro, where, in addition to the prince’s portrait and a marble slab with a mourning inscription, there is an arch with symbols that the deceased himself wanted to place in his tomb.
Pizza Time:
When in Naples, you must try Neapolitan pizza. Italian culture, tradition and fresh local ingredients are the recipe for the perfect pizza.
The two basic rules are: there can be no cake thicker than 3 millimeters and always knead the dough by hand.
Traditional types of Neapolitan pizza:
- Pizza Margherita – with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella cut into narrow slices, fresh basil and olive oil,
- Pizza Margherita Extra – with buffala mozzarella in large round pieces instead of cow’s milk mozzarella,
- Pizza Marinara – with tomato sauce, fresh garlic, dried oregano and olive oil.
The best pizzeria in Naples:
- L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele
2. Pizzeria Gino e Toto Sorbillo
3. Pizzeria Da Attilio
4 . Pizzeria Di Matteo
5. Palazzo Petrucci Pizzeria
Would you be tempted to visit the wonderful city of Naples and enjoy a piece of fresh pizza?
