Naples Travel Information
Dominated by Mount Vesuvius, Naples
is an emotional, bustling city offering art, architecture, Greek and
Roman history and southern passion.
Naples, Italy
Famous for its songs, theatres and seafood, it is
also home to the original pizza.
With the ruins of Pompeii and
the glorious Riviera coastline nearby, Naples is an exciting choice.
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Naples Travel Information
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Getting There
Flights to Naples are available from
the UK at Hessle Travel. The flight to Naples takes approx 3 hours.
Discount hotel rates in Naples and city breaks are also available to
book.
Getting Around
Naples can be explored
by foot or by bus and taxis are readily available. There are regular
buses and trains to nearby Sorrento and Sorrento and Capri can be
reached by boat.
Must See and Do in Naples
Duomo whose origins date from the 4th century Greek era.
Duomo, Naples
The four castles of the city, including the Norman
castles of Castel Nuovo and the Castel dell'Ovo. The Gesu Nuovo chruch
with its famous frescoes and Santa Chiara for its famous Cloister. View
the remains from Pompeii and Herculaneum at the Museo Archeologico
Nazionale.
Walk around the Greek and Roman remains of Underground
Naples. Museo di Capodimonte to view collections by Botticelli, Raphael
and Titan. Have a coffee in the famous Caffe Gambrinus.
To Relax
Take a boat trip to the island of Capri. Shop on
the Via Roma for designer and local boutiques and on Via San Gregorio
for craftworks.
Sample Naples' gastronomic delights: Cakes and
pastries, ice cream and, of course, the famous Margherita pizza!
Weather
Daily average temperatures (Approx) 'C
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Naples and Sorrento Highlights
> Spectacular locations on a sweeping bay
> A mild climate
and rich historical heritage has attracted visitors to Naples since the
days of the Grand Tour
> Enjoy excellent seafood and the best
pizza in Italy!
> The Teatro San Carlo opera house - oldest in
Europe
> Unsurpassed collections at the Archaeological Museum
> Home of Bel Canto epitomised by Caruso and 'O Sole Mio'
Pompeii
> Capri, Amalfi and Pompeii are within easy reach
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