Naples has a bounty of attractions that you must experience. The city has a long history that dates back to the 8th century with different races, including the Greeks, Byzantines, French, Spanish and Austrians, molding its culture to what we see today. For centuries, it has been lavished with international attention due to its magnificent churches, some of the world’s finest museums (including one that holds the treasures of Pompeii) and great houses and places adorned by European royalty. Beyond these structures, there are also broad promenades, narrow neighborhood streets and excellent parks.
Sightseeing destinations in Naples
The largest city in southern Italy, romantic Naples is called an open-air museum, as it has many places that offer historic monuments and statues. For example, you can visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale to view some finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, or revel in the architecture and art at the Museo Cappella Sansevero, which was built in the late 1500s. Aside from these, the city also has some of the best opera and theater houses in the world and the best sunset views, particularly on the Bay of Naples. All of these means that there are many sightseeing opportunities for you during your holiday in Naples.
Top tour activities in Naples
Tour packages for Naples can include a plethora of things to do, but the following can make your experience into one that you will treasure throughout your life.
- Strolling Through the Royal Naples - A tour around Naples would include stops that will let you learn about the history of the Napeolitan royalty. These can include Castel Nuovo, which houses the museo civico; the Palazzo Reale, which houses a great collection of paintings, tapestries, frescoes and furniture from the 17th to the 19th centuries; and the Stazione Zoologica.
- Discovering Pompeii and Vesuvius - Especially if you are a history lover, your trip to this culture-rich city will not be complete without going to Pompeii and Vesuvius. The former’s archaeological sites would remain firmly embedded in your memory, while the latter’s sight of towering over the bay would hold you spellbound.
- Trying the World-Famous Neapolitan Pizza - Naples is the home of pizza, so many places in the city will let you see an oven and crackling wood, and smell the delicious aroma of freshly baked pizza. You will always get the chance to try the real Neapolitan pizza that is even talked about in other countries.
Top tour attractions in Naples
To avoid being confused when choosing Naples’ attractions, start your list with the best ones the city is known for.
- National Archeological Museum - This museum holds one of the finest collections of antiquities in the world, many of which were brought to the city from early excavations in Pompeii. It also houses other art treasures, including those from Rome, Parma, Portici, Capodimonte, Herculaneum and Cumae.
- Catacombs of San Gennaro - Dating back to the 2nd-century, these catacombs are a maze of passages and tomb chambers that are very ambitious architecturally with finer paintings than their Roman counterparts.
- Naples Harbor - This harbor is located along the city’s waterfront, where you can get a feel for this vibrant place. Always bustling with activity and the principal port for southern Italy, the Naples harbor is the heart of the city, with plenty of cafes and shops, as well as beautiful views across the bay to Vesuvius.
Naples sightseeing tours and activities
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