General information on Naples

General information on Naples

Learn everything you need to know for your trip to Naples, from visa requirements and currency to language tips and which plugs to bring! We'll try and answer all of your most frequently asked questions.

Entry requirements

Do you know which documents you'll need to travel to Italy? Plan ahead and find out if you need your passport, visa, national ID or all of the above!
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Language

The official language of Naples is Italian. This article is full of helpful advice and basic phrases you can use to make your trip to Italy easier.
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Weather

Thanks to its seaside location, Naples has a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers. It's one of Italy's sunniest cities.
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Prices

Discover how much it costs to travel to Naples and create your budget. Plan ahead to save money on your trip to Italy!
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Holidays

Find out when monuments will be open and what dates to visit to celebrate holidays like a local. Discover the public holiday dates in Naples.
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Opening times

Learn when shops, museums and other tourist attractions open and close in Naples, so you can plan to make the most of your trip to Italy!
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History of Naples

History of Naples

With its origins as an Ancient Greek colony, Naples is a microcosm of European history and culture thanks to the many civilisations it has seen.
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General Information

Naples in numbers

Capital of the region of Campania, Naples is the third largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan. It has a population of over 960,000 inhabitants, and more than 4.4 million if you count the wider metropolitan area.

Geography

Located on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea in southern Italy, Naples is a city surrounded by stunningly beautiful places of interest like Capri, the Amalfi Coast and Mount Vesuvius.

Currency

Like most of Europe, the official currency of Naples is the Euro (€).

Healthcare

Just as in the rest of Europe, if you are an EU citizen and would like free healthcare in Naples you will need the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). If you are from the UK you can apply by clicking on this link. Citizens from other countries should check to see if there is a similar healthcare agreement between their home nation and Italy. In all cases, you should make sure you have comprehensive travel insurance with health coverage.

Useful contact numbers

  • Emergencies: 118.
  • Municipal police: 113.
  • Fire services: 115.
  • Italy prefix: +39.
  • Naples prefix: 81.