Official Language:
Italian
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Currency:
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Population:
Approximately 1.2 million people call Naples home.
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Weather:
Climate and current weather information for Naples Italy: The Naples climate is mild. Summer cruising months are warm and dry, with daytime temperatures June-Sep. in the Average Min-High 65-85°F/18-29°C. The rest of the year, you can expect highs in the 50°F/10°C and 60°F/15°C and you just might want to pack an umbrella.
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As cruise visitors will discover Naples is the third most populous city in Italy. It is a southern Italian port town which was once the capital of the kingdom of Naples. This is Italy's third largest city after Rome and Milan. The old town is lined with narrow streets, numerous steps and tall houses with balconies. Close by the ferries leave for Capri and Ischia.
Located on Italy's most breathtakingly beautiful peninsula, visitors to Naples get the chance to explore the rugged Amalfi coast, one of the most scenic areas and the most romantic too. Amalfi's coastal region is lined by jagged limestone mountains which are topped by lush orange, olive and citron trees and tiny fishing villages. While driving along the winding roads of Amalfi which hug the rocky mountainside, enjoy the spectacular views of beautiful sea below.
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Cruise passengers and all visitors in general tend to use Naples as a starting point for places like Pompeii and Capri. However, what most people do not realize is that there is plenty to do in Naples.
Visit the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, also known as the National Archeological Museum (Piazza Museo, open from 9am - 7:30pm & closed on Tuesdays). It has been said that this museum displays better artifacts from Pompeii than Pompeii itself. The museum also features a great collection of classical sculptures, Egyptian antiquities, murals and mosaics.
Pompeii
Take a tour to the ancient Roman city, Pompeii. This city houses some of the finest monuments in any ancient city in Europe. Pompeii, once a powerful Greek town, was conquered by the Romans during the fifth century B.C., and it quickly became a prosperous city where art and architecture flourished. In 79 A.D. when Mount Vesuvius erupted and wiped out the town population of 25,000, Oddly enough numerous buildings were completely protected by layers of cinder measuring more than 20 feet deep.
Capri
The island is located just across the Bay of Naples. It has quaint villages (Anacapri and Capri) filled with boutiques and street cafes which makes for a fun relaxing sightseeing day. Take a boat trip to the Blue Grotto (a great sea cave). Also be sure to visit Villa San Michele which was the 18th century home of a Swedish physician. It has very beautiful and elegant furnishings, classical art and a gorgeous garden.
Visit the Positano resort located near Amalfi, where visitors can enjoy strolling through the streets and shopping in the small boutiques. Also you can explore the beautiful towns and villages of the Amalfi Peninsula like Positano, Ravello, Sorrento or Amalfi.
Visit the Neapolitan castles and the 13th-century Castel Nuovo, situated on the harbor, and the 14th-century Castel Sant'Elmo, on a hill overlooking the city.
You wont want to miss the former royal palace in Naples, the Palazzo Reale, which was built in the early 17th century; it houses original Bourbon furniture, paintings, statues, beautifully decorated apartments and the notable National Library. Near the palace is the Teatro San Carlo built in 1737, which is one of the largest theaters in Europe.
Visit the National Museum in Naples which is known for its extensive collection of Graeco-Roman paintings and sculpture found in Pompeii, Herculaneum, and elsewhere in the city.
Visit the cathedral of San Gennaro (begun 13th century) and the Church of San Domenico Maggiore which. Next door is the Dominican monastery, former home and work site of St Thomas Aquinas once lived and taught.
Shopping
Naples is not really known for its shopping, however there are a few items available for the interested shopper.
Limoncello: The scent of lemon groves blow through the warm air in Naples. Take home a bottle of limoncello, the lemon liquor – and you’ll feel like you’ve captured a piece of southern Italy.
Carvings: For a souvenir with the personal touch, check out the carvings in Naples. Local carvers work with many fascinating textures: volcanic stone, mother-of-pearl, coral, and turtle shell. Locally made cameos are especially nice.
Pottery: Some visitors to the Amalfi Coast region cannot resist going home with loads of the local pottery: dinner plates, beautiful pitchers, and serving platters.
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More Information |
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Web: www.etouristeurope.com/Italy/Naples
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