Naples, which is the third largest city in Italy on a population basis, does not seem to be as popular with its older sisters as Rome and Milan in the international tourism scene, but it offers its visitors all the features and beauty of Italy. The city, located in the northern corner of the beautiful bay named after the Campania region, is also one of the most important ports of southern Italy. The city, whose name comes from Greek Neapolis, is half an hour from Pompeii and two and a half hours from Rome. The museum, which is full of ancient artifacts, buildings and streets, has all the hengame, entertainment and facilities of modern life. Our list of places to see in Naples may be useful to you if you drop your way and you can spare at least 2-3 days.
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples (Naples National Archaeological Museum) has one of the largest collections of ancient Greek and Roman artifacts in the world. The collection, which includes hundreds of sculptures, mosaics, precious stones, glass and silverware, also includes erotic items from the Roman period from Pompeii.
In the center of modern Naples, Piazza del Plebiscito has a large domed San Francesco di Paola church on one side and Palazzo Reale (Royal palace) on the other. The museum, which is closed on Wednesday, can be visited in the restored royal halls and rooms, and the magnificent view of the Bay of Naples can be viewed from the roof of the building.
Spaccanapoli, or Via San Biaggio, located in the historic center of Naples, is a long street that divides the city into two. The region, which has many interesting churches, shops, shops and restaurants and its streets are full of surprises, is essentially a pleasant walk around for hours because it is a pedestrian area.
Via San Gregorio Armeno is a street where workshops gather and sell handcrafted, trinket, religious and popular figures. Via dei Tribunali is also an interesting street where 1000 years old arched passages and gates are still standing.
The church of Santa Chiara, majolica (Italian tile) is part of a large complex with porticoes and porticoes decorated with mosaics, an interesting archaeological museum and a monastery.
Dedicated to saint San Gennaro, the patron of the city of Naples in history, Duomo is a 13th-century gothic cathedral. Next to it is Basilica Santa Restituta, the oldest church in Naples (built in the 4th century). The columns of the church are said to have been kidnapped from the Temple of Apollo. Most of the ceiling frescoes and other archaeological remains belong to the Ancient Greek period. Mosaics brought from Byzantium in the 14th century were added to the baptistery built in the 5th century.
San Lorenzo Maggiore is a medieval church built in the 13th century on numerous Ancient Greek and Roman artifacts.
Piazza del Mercato, as the name implies, has been used as a market square since the ancient Roman times it was probably built.
Via Toledo is one of the main pedestrian streets in the city focused on business and shopping.
Castel dell’Ovo, the oldest fortress in Naples, is an interesting building positioned halfway through the bay on the shore of the bay. Today it is used for exhibitions and concerts.
Castel Nuovo is a huge castle built between 1279 and 1282. The City Museum in it hosts frescoes, paintings, silver and bronze works of 14th and 15th centuries.
Famous for its great acoustics, Teatro San Carlo is the perfect place to watch an opera in southern Italy. The hall opened in 1737 was rebuilt after a fire in 1816, but still has the title of the oldest opera house still alive today.
King III. Capodimonte Museum and Park, built as the hunting lodge of Charles, has one of Italy’s richest painting, majolica (Italian tile) and porcelain collections. It is also possible to visit the royal rooms and the surrounding parks.
Funiculare (funicular) carrying passengers to the Vomero district on the hills is never empty. Visitors, who are fascinated by the wonderful city view in Vomero and enjoy the San Martino Museum with Sant’Elmo Castle, can then travel between Via Toledo-Galleria Umberto with the oldest funicular in my world. Funiculare di Chiaia and Funiculare di Montesanto are also very popular.
San Martino Museum and Monastery, located on Vomero Hill, contains some of the most famous Neapolitan religious scene depictions. Beautiful portico gardens, frescoes, mosaics, works of art and beautiful scenery.
Orto Botanico (botanical garden) is one of the best in Italy.
Established in 1224, University of Naples is one of the oldest universities in Europe.
Many interesting and beautiful sightseeing spots in Naples Bay and Campania region, which are fascinated by the sea and coastal towns, can be easily reached from Naples.