Naples is Italy’s third most densely populated metropolis and ranks as the second urban city in terms of area after Milan. The Greeks founded the city and they named it Neapolis, which means “the new city” in the middle of the 6th and the 7th centuries B.C. UNESCO has made Naples the World Heritage Site because of its historical importance and its cosmic arty inheritance. Naples is the largest historical center in the world having as many as 448 colossal churches and castles, which is more than any other city. The Naples Gulf and Mount Vesuvius represents the power of Italy.
Traveling in and around Naples is best done by train since it a couple of major train lines run through the city. The train and bus stations could be found at Piazza Garibaldi, on the east end of Naples.
If you want to travel to the nearby islands then a ferry would take you there for a minimum fee. From Molo Beverello in Naples, the ferries could take you to the beautiful islands of Capri, Procida, Ischia, as well as Sardinia.
Capri is one notable island that you must visit. It is best known worldwide as an island of amazing wild beauty, soothingly pure waters, and wonderfully mild weather. There are luxury hotels in this island and retreats that attract tourists from all over the world. The food they serve here is one of the best Mediterranean dishes you could ever imagine. You can visit Capri by taking the regular boat launches from Beverollo dock in Napoli.
Naples is also the home of many fine old churches, starting with the 14th century Cathedral (Duomo), San Lorenzo Maggiore, Santa Chiara and many more. The Catholic religion is very important to the people of Naples, and this is definitely apparent with the many beautiful churches.
The main shopping area in Naples is the Victorian glass-roofed Umberto Gallery, which is filled with cafes, shops and restaurants. And speaking of restaurants, Naples is the origination point of the food that more Americans list as their favorite than any other – pizza.
Make sure to visit Naple’s excellent museums. The Museo Archeologico Nazionale (National Archaeological Museum) has a great collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. The Museo di Capodimonte includes an extensive collection of paintings by Italian and other European masters and Bourbon royal apartments. The Palazzo delle Art Napoli (Palace of Neapolitan Art), known as PAN, and Museo d’Arte di Donna Regina (Donna Regina Art Museum), known as MADRE, are devoted to contemporary art.
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