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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.

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01 / Attractions

Must-see attractions

Museo Archeologico Nazionale
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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…
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…
Catacombe di San Gennaro
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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…
Museo di Capodimonte
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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…
Cappella Sansevero
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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…
Duomo
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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…
Gallerie d'Italia
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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…

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02 / Planning Tools

Expert guidance to help you plan your trip

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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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 take in ancient ruins, baroque palaces, island style and much more.

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Money 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.

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Transportation

Though you're usually better off walking to get around Naples, the city does offer a comprehensive network of public transportation.

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Free 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.

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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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