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Overview

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

  • Water carriers from Herculaneum, Museo Archeologico Nazionale.

    Museo Archeologico Nazionale

    Naples

    Naples' National Archaeological Museum serves up one of the world’s finest collections of Graeco-Roman artefacts. Originally a cavalry barracks and later…

  • Scenic picture view of the city of Naples Napoli with famous Mount Vesuvius in the background from Certosa di San Martino monastery, Campania, Italy; Shutterstock ID 2105276987; purchase_order: 65050; job: poi; client: ; other: 2105276987

    Certosa e Museo di San Martino

    Naples

    The high point (quite literally) of the Neapolitan baroque, this charterhouse-turned-museum was built as a Carthusian monastery between 1325 and 1368…

  • Burial chamber at the San Gennaro Catacombs

    Catacombe di San Gennaro

    Naples

    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…

  • Royal Palace of Capodimonte, Naples

    Museo di Capodimonte

    Naples

    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…

  • NAPLES, ITALY - JUNE 11: The Modesty of Antonio Corradini in the Sansevero Chapel during the reopening to the public on June 11, 2020 in Naples, Italy. The Sansevero Chapel Museum can be visited again after the closure imposed by the lockdown for the covid-19 emergency, exactly thirty years after the reopening to the public after the restoration works which in 1990 returned to the fruition the baroque masterpieces of the chapel commissioned by Raimondo di Sangro and the Veiled Christ by Giuseppe Sanmartino sculpted in 1753, today a symbol of the Neapolitan Baroque. (Photo by Ivan Romano/Getty Images) 1249041534

    Cappella Sansevero

    Naples

    It's in this Masonic-inspired baroque chapel that you'll find Giuseppe Sanmartino's incredible sculpture, Cristo velato (Veiled Christ), its marble veil…

  • Front entrance of Naples Duomo

    Duomo

    Naples

    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…

  • Tiled cloister of Basilica di Santa Chiara.

    Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara

    Naples

    Vast, Gothic and cleverly deceptive, the mighty Basilica di Santa Chiara stands at the heart of this tranquil monastery complex. The church was severely…

  • Entrance to Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano

    Gallerie d'Italia

    Naples

    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…

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Planning Tools

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Best Things to Do

“Rome is the heart of Italy, but Naples is its soul,” an Italian saying goes. Here are 15 ways to take in the charm of this southern Italian city.

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Best Time to Visit

Plan your trip to Naples with this month-by-month guide to the best events, seasonal treats, and local activities.

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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.

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Transportation

From walking to public transportation options, here are some local-approved ways to get around in Naples.

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Free Things to Do

Our list of great free things to do in Naples will take you through palaces, parks, markets and much more.

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Best Neighborhoods

A variety of sights and activities are packed into each Neapolitan neighborhood, so you can craft your own experience – ethereal, elegant or edgy.

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Day Trips

When you need a break from Naples’ chaotic buzz, consider a day trip to visit ancient ruins, baroque palaces, thermal pools, beautiful islands and much more.

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Money and Costs

From free beaches and museum admission to picnics in the park, Naples is an incredible option for a money-saving trip.

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5 Shops

Naples is the home of many unique stores. Here's our pick of the best.

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