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Naples
Naples is raw, high-octane energy, a place of soul-stirring art and panoramas, spontaneous conversations and unexpected, inimitable elegance – welcome to Italy's most unlikely masterpiece.
Attractions
Must-see attractions
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Naples' National Archaeological Museum serves up one of the world’s finest collections of Graeco-Roman artefacts. Originally a cavalry barracks and later…
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Originally designed as a hunting lodge for Charles VII of Bourbon, the monumental Palazzo di Capodimonte was begun in 1738 and took more than a century to…
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It's in this Masonic-inspired baroque chapel that you'll find Giuseppe Sanmartino's incredible sculpture, Cristo velato (Veiled Christ), its marble veil…
Certosa e Museo di San Martino
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The high point (quite literally) of the Neapolitan baroque, this charterhouse-turned-museum was built as a Carthusian monastery between 1325 and 1368…
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Naples' oldest and most sacred catacombs became a Christian pilgrimage site when San Gennaro's body was interred here in the 5th century. The carefully…
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Whether you go for Giovanni Lanfranco's fresco in the Cappella di San Gennaro (Chapel of St Janarius), the 4th-century mosaics in the baptistry, or the…
Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara
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Vast, Gothic and cleverly deceptive, the mighty Basilica di Santa Chiara stands at the heart of this tranquil monastery complex. The church was severely…
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Built for a Spanish merchant in the 17th century and reconfigured in belle-époque style by architect Luigi Platania in the early 20th century, Palazzo…
Planning Tools
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Things to Know
Naples, with its captivating architecture, rich history, and mouth-watering food, is not to be missed. Here's everything you need to know before you go.
Read articleBest Neighborhoods
A variety of sights and activities are packed into each Neapolitan neighborhood, so you can craft your own experience – ethereal, elegant or edgy.
Read articleDay Trips
Naples cooks up plenty of things to see and do, but the pace of life is full-throttle – take one of these day trips from Naples for a breath of fresh air.
Read articleMoney and Costs
Discover how to shop for picnics, find a volunteer experience, select just the right short-term rental and more ways to enjoy Naples on a budget.
Read articleTransportation
Though you're usually better off walking to get around Naples, the city does offer a comprehensive network of public transportation.
Read articleFree Things to Do
Many of the best things to see and do in Naples are found in its historic center. Here are 10 don't-miss Naples' experiences that cost next to nothing.
Read articlePlan with a local
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