Naples: The Real Soul of Italy
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Quartieri Spagnoli
Neighborhood · Quartieri Spagnoli
Feels more authentic and local than the touristy Centro Storico.
Diego Maradona Mural
Landmark · Quartieri Spagnoli
A Maradona bar and a whole Maradona museum are very close to the mural.
Castel Sant'Elmo
Historic site · Vomero
The panoramic viewpoint just outside the castle walls is free.
Certosa di San Martino
Museum · Vomero
Entry to the cloisters is paid, but there is a great view right outside.
Piazza del Plebiscito
Landmark · San Ferdinando
The square covers over 20,000 m² and was built using stone from Vesuvius.
Galleria Umberto I
Shopping · San Ferdinando
Spaccanapoli
Neighborhood · Centro Storico
Piazza Dante
Landmark · Centro Storico
Antica Pizzeria Port'Alba
Restaurant · Centro Storico
Porta Capuana
Historic site · Centro Storico
A great starting point for exploring the Centro Storico.
Naples Cathedral (Duomo di San Gennaro)
Temple · Centro Storico
Free to visit; it is the main church of patron saint San Gennaro.
San Lorenzo Maggiore
Temple · Centro Storico
Via San Gregorio Armeno
Shopping · Centro Storico
Visit in the daytime to see artisans at work in their back workshops.
Santa Luciella ai Librai
Temple · Centro Storico
Guided tour only; €5 per church or €8 combined with Santi Filippo e Giacomo.
Santi Filippo e Giacomo
Temple · Centro Storico
Church is free; the behind-the-scenes tour costs extra and is preferred over Santa Luciella.
Napoli Sotterranea (Naples Underground)
Activity · Centro Storico
Tours last about an hour and several companies run them.
Santa Chiara Cloister
Temple · Centro Storico
€7 per person; allow an hour or two, and it's not very busy.
Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)
Historic site · San Ferdinando
Was temporarily closed due to metro construction outside.
Castel dell'Ovo
Historic site · Santa Lucia
Small entry fee; the harbour views are best at golden hour.
Lungomare di Napoli
Landmark · Chiaia
At night, thousands of twinkling city lights stretch across the bay.
Vomero
Neighborhood · Vomero · brief mention
