10 BEST Things To Do In Naples | Naples Travel Guide

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1. 0:35

   Royal Palace of Naples

   🏰 Palace · San Ferdinando

   The Royal Gardens give views over the Gulf of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.

2. 1:40

   Mount Vesuvius

   🥾 Hike · Vesuvio

   Lies about 9 km east of Naples; guided panoramic climbs are recommended.

3. 1:56

   Herculaneum

   🚆 Day trip · Ercolano · brief mention

4. 2:15

   Piazza del Plebiscito

   🏢 Landmark · San Ferdinando

   Praised for its continental grandeur, with a view worth admiring in every direction.

5. 2:31

   Basilica of San Francesco di Paola

   ⛩️ Temple · San Ferdinando · brief mention

6. 2:41

   National Archaeological Museum of Naples

   🏛️ Museum · Centro Storico

   Includes a section of works recovered from Pompeii and Herculaneum.

7. 3:07

   Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)

   🏛️ Historic site · San Ferdinando

   Tours cover the courtyard and painted ceilings of the Barons' Hall, and the ramparts give harbour views.

8. 3:37

   Naples Cathedral (Duomo di San Gennaro)

   ⛩️ Temple · Centro Storico

   The nave is framed by a series of huge columns with exquisite surrounding decoration.

9. 4:02

   Royal Palace of Capodimonte

   🏰 Palace · Capodimonte

   The surrounding park has fountains, sculptures and greenery to explore.

10. 4:26

    Naples Zoo (Zoo di Napoli)

    🚡 Activity · Fuorigrotta

    A family favourite thanks to its rare animals.

11. 4:47

    Pompeii

    🚆 Day trip · Pompei

    Highlights include the amphitheatre, the Temples of Apollo and Jupiter, and plaster casts of the victims.