Naples attractions

Capri Island, Naples (1.21 km) (show on map)

Type: An island off Naples.

Boat trips and guided tours around the island are always available. It is also possible to stay on the island if you wish. You can also get a boat from Sorento to Capri.

You can get a boat from Naples to Capri and it costs...

– Olivia (May 1, 2007)

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Pompeii (22.05 km) (show on map)

Type: An ancient archaeological site.

Even though it is five miles from Mount Vesuvius, it is now part of a larger Vesuvius National Park. You can now buy tickets to go and see other cities like Herculaneum and Stabiae.

Victim of probably the most famous volcano eruption ...

– colm (Jul 20, 2007)

Amazing trip back in time in ancient Pompeii, and a ...

– Ronan (May 1, 2007)

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(3.34 km) (show on map)

Type: A historical site.

These catacombs are underground paleo-Christian burial sites. The lower level is the oldest, going back to the 3rd-4th century.

On quite a hot afternoon we decided to find some fre...

– Olivia (May 1, 2007)

On quite a hot afternoon we decided to find some fre...

– Olivia (May 1, 2007)

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Via Calabritto (1.18 km) (show on map)

Type: Shopping district in Naples.

You can find everything you need from local handmade products, paintings, leather goods, gold, silver, nativity figurines and many high fashion shops.

Shopping, Naples is a great for shopping whether ...

– Olivia (May 1, 2007)

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Borgo Marinari (0.57 km) (show on map)

Type: A famous castle.

Legend has it that its name 'Castle of the Egg' refers to the magic egg that the classic poet Virgil, the author of the Aeneid, placed under the foundations to protect it. Its profile graces most of the bay.

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Via Settembrini 79 (2.54 km) (show on map)

Type: A modern museum.

This is Naples' modern museum and has recently opened after a major renovation of the historical Palazzo Regina, which is in the heart of the historical district. World famous contemporary artists are on show including Horn, Kapoor, and Lewitt.

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Via Francesco De Sanctis 19 (1.81 km) (show on map)

Type: A chapel with a lot of sculptures.

Prince Raimondo di Sangro of Sansevero remodelled this chapel in the 18th century. It was built in the 16th century for his family and he lavishly decorated it with sculptures. One of its famous sculptures is Giuseppe Sanmartino's 'Cristo Velato'.

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Piazza Museo 19 (2.18 km) (show on map)

Type: National Archaeological Museum.

This 16th century palace was re-modelling in the 17th century in order to house this collection. The original core of the museum is the Farnese Collection of treasures found during the archaeological excavations of Pompeii and other areas.

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Via del Duomo 147 (2.27 km) (show on map)

Type: A cathedral.

This 13th century construction is lavishly decorated and has 110 ancient granite columns supporting its Latin Cross structure. It also houses the painting of the Assunta by Perugino.

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Piazza San Gaetano (2.07 km) (show on map)

Type: A medieval church.

This structure is often considered the most beautiful of Naples's medieval churches. It was originally a basilica from the 6th century A.D. but it was rebuilt in 1270.

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