Naples (Napoli) Sights and Activities

Been there, done that. So the Greeks, Romans, and Spanish have each said about the city of Naples, and each of their conquests has left a unique mark on this remarkably historical metropolis. Home to a world-renowned antiquarian museum and an ancient underground system that remains a remarkable feat of engineering, Naples has got the really-old thing covered. Meanwhile, the Palazzo Reale gives an uncensored glimpse into the life of an 18th-century royal and a reminder of the steps the city has taken into the modern age.

• Centro Storico (Spaccanapoli)

Part wide boulevards with ornate achitecture, part Roman alleys, Naples's Centro Storico has a history that is palpable. Churches hold exquisite art, while museums offer a glimpse into the city's Roman ...more

• Piazza Del Plebiscito And Chiaia

Castello Nuovo O Maschio Angiono, V. Vittorio Emanuele II at P. Municio (☎ 081 42 01 241), When Charles of Anjou needed a castle in 1279, beachfront property was cheap, so he took up a lot of it and ...more

• Capodimonte

 Museo Di Capodimonte. This museum is housed in a 16th-century royal palazzo inside a beautiful pastoral park where youngsters play soccer and lovers, well, play. As if its plush royal apartments ...more

• Vomero

Museo Nazionale Di San Martino. Once the monastery of St. Martin, the cloisters are now home to an excellent museum of Neapolitan history and culture. Highlights include Riberia’s Deposition of Christ ...more

• Stazione Centrale

The hubbub that engulfs Stazione Centrale is a sight in itself. Beyond that, you'll have to head toward the centro storico for more to see. Pio Monte Della Misericordia, V. Tribunali 253 (☎ 081 44 69 ...more

• Chiaia, Vomero, And Outskirts

Castel Sant'Elmo, V. Tito Angelini 20 (☎ 081 22 94 401; www.polomusealenapoli.beniculturali.it), Stop, gulp in some air, and step up to the wall and gaze out. You'll need that oxygen, because this view—standing ...more