Naples is the largest city in southern Italy however given its position it is often overlooked by travellers drawn to the nearby Amalfi Coast.  Naples however has so much to discover from shopping and culinary delights to museums and architecture.  To top it off, Naples is also the home of Pizza and is the place where the Margherita pizza was created.  The surrounds of Naples also add more appeal.  Situated between Pompeii and Herculaneum, Naples is an ideal base to explore Roman ruins created by the Mt Vesuvius eruption. 

See:

• Teatro San Carlo – This 18th century theatres’ architecture and acoustics are described as simply magnificent. 
• Piazza del Plebiscito –Naples largest piazza holds two significant pieces of architecture. To the west is San Francesco di Paola church which was modelled on the Pantheon in Rome. To the east is the 17th century Royal Palace which displays a series of statues of 12th century rulers.
• Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino) - Built in the 13th century to protect the Port, this magnificent castle is now a museum.

Experience:

• Markets – A fundamental part of Neapolitan life is visits to local markets.  Some popular markets are; Fiera della Casa (home wares market) at the Mostra d'Oltremare and Mercatino of Via Imbriani, open from Monday to Saturday this market specialises in clothing and swimsuits.
• Museums – Naples museums are described as some of the Italy’s best.  The Archaeological Museum displays numerous artefacts from Greco-Roman times. The San Martino Museum is rich in Naples history and art.  Whilst the Museum of Capodimonte houses old master paintings from many leading artists.  
• Surrounding islands – Off Naples coast lies the islands of Procida and Ischia.  Procida is a small island created by the eruption of four volcanoes.  Whilst Ischia is home to the 474BC Aragonese Castle along with thermal hot springs.  
• Napolipizzafest –To celebrate its Pizza origins a festival is held every year in September. 

Secrets of the City:

• Underground Naples (Napoli Sotterranea) - Found on Piazza San Gaetano is a string of underground passageways and stairs used by soldiers in the 6th century.