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What to do in Naples
17 vlogs from 16 channels mention 71 places in Naples; 6 of them appear in at least half of the vlogs. Places are ranked by how often the vlogs mention them. Press the play button on any place to watch that exact moment.
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71 places · most mentioned first
Quartieri Spagnoli
Lively historic district built for Spanish viceroys' troops, with a maze of narrow streets, street-level bassi homes and laundry strung over the lanes.
1:54· Gregor Brownin 11 vlogsPiazza del Plebiscito
Immense square celebrating the 1861 plebiscite in which Naples voted to join a united Italy.
18:48· the tour guyin 11 vlogsSpaccanapoli
Long straight street whose name means 'Split Naples', cutting the historic centre in two as part of the Decumani grid that follows the ancient Greek city of Neapolis.
5:33· Rick Steves' Europein 10 vlogsPompeii
Roman port town buried by Vesuvius in 79 AD, offering the best look anywhere at ancient Roman life, from the forum and baths to plaster casts of victims.
12:21· Rick Steves' Europein 9 vlogsGalleria Umberto I
Grand iron-and-glass shopping arcade built in the optimistic years after Italian unification, intended as a palace for the public.
5:03· Adventures of Matt and Natin 9 vlogsRoyal Palace of Naples
Royal palace whose facade niches hold statues of eight kings from different dynasties, telling the story of Naples' many foreign rulers.
Mount Vesuvius
Mainland Europe's only active volcano, with crater-rim viewpoints, steaming vents and sweeping views over the Bay of Naples.
11:21· Rick Steves' Europein 8 vlogsCastel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)
Imposing medieval fortress built in 1282 next to the cruise port, once a royal residence and seat of power, now the civic museum.
Basilica of San Francesco di Paola
Neoclassical church at the centre of Piazza del Plebiscito's colonnade, with a dome recalling Rome's Pantheon.
4:10· Explorer Sandwichin 7 vlogsAntica Pizzeria da Michele
Classic pizzeria using wood-burning ovens, considered by many the birthplace of pizza and a favourite with purists.
9:28· Adventures of Matt and Natin 6 vlogsCastel dell'Ovo
Seaside 'Egg Castle', among the oldest buildings in Naples, with cannons and views of the bay and Vesuvius.
9:52· Wanderlust Wellmanin 6 vlogsGran Caffè Gambrinus
Elegant historic café that has kept its 1860s style, once frequented by intellectuals, journalists and high society.
0:48· EURO TROTTERin 5 vlogsNaples Cathedral (Duomo di San Gennaro)
The city's cathedral in the historic center, blending a Gothic facade with intricate Baroque chapels and soaring arches.
15:44· Sophie Nadeauin 5 vlogsVia San Gregorio Armeno
Narrow 'Christmas Street' of artisans selling handmade nativity statuettes and souvenirs.
13:17· Adventures of Matt and Natin 5 vlogsPignasecca Market
Busy street market known for seafood and Neapolitan fried street food.
15:52· Malini Angelicain 4 vlogsDiego Maradona Mural
Shrine in the Spanish Quarter to Diego Maradona, who brought hope to Naples after the 1980 earthquake and still has god-like status here.
6:41· Gregor Brownin 4 vlogsNational Archaeological Museum of Naples
The city's essential museum, holding Pompeii's finest mosaics, frescoes and bronzes, plus the Farnese collection of ancient statues.
17:49· Rick Steves' Europein 4 vlogsCapri
Enchanting island in the Bay of Naples, reached by a short jetboat ride.
3:30· Wolters Worldin 4 vlogsAmalfi Coast
Dramatic coastline south of the Bay of Naples, reached via Sorrento.
2:25· Wolters Worldin 4 vlogsSorrento
Genteel town at the southern end of the Bay of Naples and a comfortable gateway to the Amalfi Coast.
2:36· the tour guyin 4 vlogsHerculaneum
Roman town buried by the eruption of Vesuvius and preserved alongside Pompeii, offering a vivid look at ancient Roman life.
1:27· Wolters Worldin 4 vlogsVia Toledo
Naples' commercial spine, full of local shops, street musicians and lively energy, linking the historic center with Piazza del Plebiscito.
2:06· Explorer Sandwichin 4 vlogsToledo Metro Station
Striking art-filled metro station that has been named Europe's most impressive, a short walk from the Spanish Quarter.
12:25· Sophie Nadeauin 3 vlogsLungomare di Napoli
Seafront promenade with sea breezes, statues and monuments, and views of Vesuvius across the bay.
9:13· Wanderlust Wellmanin 3 vlogsRione Sanità
Historic neighbourhood used as a Greco-Roman burial ground, known for neighbourhood-built shrines and as the birthplace of a famous Neapolitan comedian.
10:16· Malini Angelicain 2 vlogsStadio Diego Armando Maradona
SSC Napoli's football stadium, renamed in honour of Diego Maradona.
5:58· World Travel Guidein 2 vlogsHouse of the Vettii
Wealthy merchant's mansion in Pompeii showing a typical layout, with a colonnaded atrium, formal garden and colourfully frescoed rooms.
13:58· Rick Steves' Europein 2 vlogsGesù Nuovo Church
Lavishly Baroque church with a much-loved statue of St. Giuseppe Moscati, a doctor famous for helping the poor.
7:41· Rick Steves' Europein 2 vlogsPorta Nolana Fish Market
Lively fish market spilling out from under one of Naples' surviving medieval gates, with stalls of very fresh seafood.
Pizzeria Sorbillo
Old-school pizzeria serving authentic stone-baked Neapolitan pizza with friendly service.
5:37· Withlocalsin 2 vlogsPizzeria Brandi
Historic pizzeria billed as the home of the original margherita, created to honour Queen Margherita of Savoy.
6:51· EURO TROTTERin 2 vlogsPassione di Sofì
Street-food spot for fried pizza and fritto misto cones of octopus, anchovies, calamari, vegetables and fried pasta cake.
13:04· EURO TROTTERin 2 vlogsPio Monte della Misericordia
Charitable institution next to the Duomo that houses Caravaggio's The Seven Works of Mercy, painted in Naples in the early 1600s.
22:40· the tour guyin 2 vlogsCastel Sant'Elmo
Hilltop fortress dating to the 13th century on Vomero Hill, with panoramic views of Vesuvius, the Bay of Naples, Capri and Ischia.
1:05· Wanderlust Wellmanin 2 vlogsVomero
Hilltop neighbourhood at the highest point of Naples, home to Castel Sant'Elmo and great viewpoints.
30:51· Sophie Nadeauin 2 vlogsSanta Chiara Cloister
Quiet cloister garden of the Santa Chiara complex with tiled pillars and benches in white, blue and yellow, plus frescoed walls.
25:18· Sophie Nadeauin 2 vlogsRoyal Palace of Capodimonte
Orange-red royal palace away from the centre, with gardens and a park to explore.
4:02· Noah Travel Guidesin 2 vlogsBust of Pulcinella
2012 statue of Pulcinella, the cunning 17th-century theatre character who has become a symbol of Naples.
17:43· Sophie Nadeauin 2 vlogsNapoli Sotterranea (Naples Underground)
Tours of ancient quarries beneath the city, dug since Greek times and later used as World War II shelters.
24:11· Sophie Nadeauin 2 vlogs
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32 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.
Maradona Shrine
Tiny streetside chapel dedicated to Diego Maradona, the soccer star who played for Naples in the 1980s.
Cappella Sansevero
Chapel off Spaccanapoli known for its richly detailed, much-admired artworks.
6:25· Withlocals1 vlogVia Partenope
Seafront promenade on the Bay of Naples with clear views of Mount Vesuvius.
18:24· EURO TROTTER1 vlogMetro Line 1 Art Stations
Naples' Line 1 metro, known as the art subway, has stations decorated by contemporary artists and is an attraction in its own right.
Santa Lucia
A waterfront district by the Naples harbour known for its craft shops, cafes and restaurants.
Pedamentina di San Martino
Steep, scenic stepped walking path climbing from the Spanish Quarters to Vomero Hill, with open views of the bay and Vesuvius.
2:16· Wanderlust Wellman1 vlogPizzeria Di Matteo
Classic Neapolitan pizzeria on Via dei Tribunali, right across the street from Sorbillo.
3:53· Wanderlust Wellman1 vlogVia dei Tribunali
Gritty, atmospheric historic street nicknamed Pizza Street for its many pizzerias, plazas and shops.
Catacombs of San Gennaro
Ancient underground cemeteries, one of the city's most popular catacomb visits.
Catacombs of San Gaudioso
Underground catacombs, a recommended visit for anyone interested in Naples' burial sites.
Certosa di San Martino
Church and museum complex dedicated to San Martino on Vomero Hill, with cloisters open to visitors.
4:10· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogPiazza Dante
An unusually large square for Naples, dominated by a statue of the poet Dante.
10:59· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogVaco 'e Press
Fast-food spot on Piazza Dante dating to the early 1900s, widely believed to be the oldest fast-food restaurant in Naples.
11:11· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogAntica Pizzeria Port'Alba
Founded in 1738, the oldest pizzeria still operating in Naples and widely believed to be the oldest in the world.
11:28· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogPorta Capuana
Well-preserved Renaissance city gate with carvings dating to 1484.
14:01· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogSan Lorenzo Maggiore
Church built on what was a thriving centre of Naples in ancient Greek and Roman times.
16:36· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogAntica Pizzeria da Gennaro
Pizzeria near the stadium where visitors can watch the pizza makers at work.
19:24· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogSanta Luciella ai Librai
Church restored after decades of abandonment following the 1980 earthquake, with a crypt holding the famous 'skull with ears'.
21:40· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogSanti Filippo e Giacomo
16th-century church linked to a hospital for the poor, with a treasury room, Roman walls in the basement and a burial crypt.
21:42· Sophie Nadeau1 vlogNaples Zoo (Zoo di Napoli)
A zoo created in the 1940s that houses numerous animals, including many endangered species, and has been revived after years of abandonment.
4:26· Noah Travel Guides1 vlogScaturchio
Long-established Neapolitan pastry shop with a wide display of classic pastries, ideal for a traditional Neapolitan breakfast.
0:31· Explorer Sandwich1 vlogPiazza del Gesù Nuovo
Busy square in the historic centre surrounded by several churches.
1:52· Explorer Sandwich1 vlogPiazza Bellini
Lively square in the historic centre with exposed ancient ruins, plenty of cafes and a young crowd.
Campi Flegrei
A prominent volcanic area west of Naples. Together with Vesuvius, it frames the city.
0:48· World Travel Guide1 vlogCumae
An ancient city founded around the 8th century BC, considered the first Greek settlement on Italian territory.
1:08· World Travel Guide1 vlogBlue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra)
Famous sea cave on Capri, reached by small rowing boat, known for its glowing blue water.
3:39· Wolters World1 vlogPaestum
Ancient site with remarkably well-preserved Greek temples, abandoned because of malaria-ridden swampland.
4:45· Wolters World1 vlogRoyal Palace of Caserta
UNESCO-listed Baroque royal palace with opulent rooms open for tours, a showcase of European royal grandeur.
5:45· Wolters World1 vlog