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Naples
Naples is Italy at its rawest and most alive — a chaotic, sun-baked port city where Baroque churches, crumbling palazzi, and the smell of wood-fired pizza spill into the same narrow alleys. It sits on a bay overshadowed by Mount Vesuvius, with Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and the islands of Capri and Ischia all within easy striking distance.
Top attractions
attraction Archaeological Park of Pompeii: Naples Travel Guide
The Archaeological Park of Pompeii is a full ancient Roman city buried by Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, located in the town of Pompei about 30 minutes by train from Naples.
attraction Catacombs of San Gennaro: Naples Travel Guide
The Catacombs of San Gennaro sit on Via Capodimonte, a short uphill walk or bus ride from the historic center, and are visited only by guided tour (roughly 60-75 minutes, departing on a fixed schedule throughout the day).
attraction Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli: Naples Travel Guide
The Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli (MANN), just north of Naples' historic center at Piazza Museo 19, holds the finest collection of art recovered from Pompeii and Herculaneum anywhere in the world. 4.6★ (37,292 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
attraction City view: Naples Travel Guide (4.8★)
"City view" is a small, little-visited lookout point on Via Tito Angelini in the Vomero district, up on the hill behind the Castel Sant'Elmo and San Martino monastery complex. 4.8★ (199 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.
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Frequently asked questions about Naples
How do I get to Naples?
Most travellers fly into Naples International Airport (NAP), also known as Capodichino, then take the Alibus shuttle bus directly to Napoli Centrale, the city's main train station — a journey of roughly 15-20 minutes. Napoli Centrale itself is also the key rail hub for arriving by train from Rome, Florence, and elsewhere in Italy.
How many days should I spend in Naples?
Plan on ~2-3 days to explore Naples' historic centre, museums, and food scene, plus extra time if you're using it as a base for day trips to Pompeii, Herculaneum, or the Amalfi Coast.
What is Naples known for?
Naples is Italy at its rawest and most alive — a chaotic, sun-baked port city where Baroque churches, crumbling palazzi, and the smell of wood-fired pizza spill into the same narrow alleys. It sits on a bay overshadowed by Mount Vesuvius, with Pompeii, the Amalfi Coast, and the islands of Capri and Ischia all within easy striking distance.