What to see in Naples Naples is a city packed with incredible monuments reflecting its lengthy history: discover what, where, when and how to visit them to make the most of your time in the Italian city! Top 10 Show all Amalfi Serene, colourful and completely enchanting: Amalfi is one of the main towns in the region and the namesake of the Amalfi Coast. Via San Gregorio Armeno A picturesque alley in the heart of Naples, Via San Gregorio Armeno is known for its artisan shops selling handcrafted pastori, or nativity figurines. Positano Positano is a romantic little town on the Amalfi Coast whose colourful houses cling precariously to the hillsides overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Sorrento Known as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is beautiful, charming and full of lemon trees - and one of Italy's top tourist destinations! Capri A muse for writers, an inspiration for artists and a refuge from the noise of the world, Capri is an idyllic island surrounded by impossibly blue sea. Pompeii Pompeii was an ancient Roman city that was buried alive in the enormous volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discover its fascinating history! Herculaneum Herculaneum was an Ancient Roman city that suffered the same fame as Pompeii when the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius buried it in the year 79 AD. Royal Palace Built when Naples was under Spanish rule, the Palazzo Reale is home to lavishly decorated royal apartments, a lavish theatre and a chapel. Mount Vesuvius Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, famous for its eruption in 79 AD which buried Pompeii and Herculaneum alive. Naples Underground Hidden under the streets of Naples, Napoli Sotterranea holds the key to understanding the city's history. Explore the fascinating tunnel system! Tourist attractions Show all Via San Gregorio Armeno A picturesque alley in the heart of Naples, Via San Gregorio Armeno is known for its artisan shops selling handcrafted pastori, or nativity figurines. Castel Nuovo Originally built between 1279 and 1282, Castel Nuovo is an imposing Medieval Renaissance fortress located next to the port of Naples. Spaccanapoli Straight, narrow and packed with charm, Spaccanapoli is one of Naples' main streets, defying the labyrinthine lanes of the rest of the historic centre. Castel dell'Ovo An imposing fortress located on the Gulf of Naples, Castel dell'Ovo (Egg Castle in English) has served many purposes throughout its long history. Cappella Sansevero One of Naples' most visited chapels, the Capella Sansevero is home to the Veiled Christ, considered to be one of the world's most remarkable sculptures. Royal Palace Built when Naples was under Spanish rule, the Palazzo Reale is home to lavishly decorated royal apartments, a lavish theatre and a chapel. Naples Cathedral The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, also called the Duomo, is Naples' main church and home to important artistic, cultural and historic heritage. Galleria Umberto I A beautiful example of 19th century architecture, the Galleria Umberto I is one of the most popular public shopping arcades in Italy. Via Toledo One of Naples' most important tourist destinations, Via Toledo is a historic street dating back to 1536 and home many of the city's most iconic monuments. Piazza del Plebiscito An enormous public square in the centre of Naples, the Piazza del Plebiscito is home to many of the city's most emblematic buildings. Naples Underground Hidden under the streets of Naples, Napoli Sotterranea holds the key to understanding the city's history. Explore the fascinating tunnel system! San Francesco di Paola Basilica Located in the iconic Piazza del Plebiscito, the main square in Naples, San Francesco di Paola Basilica is an imposing Neoclassical-style church. Real Teatro di San Carlo Opened in 1737, the Teatro di San Carlo is a beautiful Neoclassical building housing the oldest continuously running public opera venue in the world. San Lorenzo Maggiore Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore Basilica is one of the oldest churches in Naples. Beneath its floors lies an important ancient Greco-Roman archaeological site. San Domenico Maggiore Church San Domenico Maggiore Church is one of Naples' most emblematic churches, both for its artistic value and for its great historical importance. Via dei Tribunali Via dei Tribunali was the main decumanus, or east-west street, of ancient Greek and Roman Naples, and it remains one of the city's most important avenues. Museums and galleries Show all Archaeological Museum With an extensive collection of artefacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum, Naples Archaeological Museum is one of the oldest and most important in the world. Capodimonte Museum Located in the grand Palace of Capodimonte, the Museo de Capodimonte is one of Italy' largest museums and home to important Neapolitan artwork. 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Amalfi Serene, colourful and completely enchanting: Amalfi is one of the main towns in the region and the namesake of the Amalfi Coast.
Via San Gregorio Armeno A picturesque alley in the heart of Naples, Via San Gregorio Armeno is known for its artisan shops selling handcrafted pastori, or nativity figurines.
Positano Positano is a romantic little town on the Amalfi Coast whose colourful houses cling precariously to the hillsides overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Sorrento Known as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento is beautiful, charming and full of lemon trees - and one of Italy's top tourist destinations!
Capri A muse for writers, an inspiration for artists and a refuge from the noise of the world, Capri is an idyllic island surrounded by impossibly blue sea.
Pompeii Pompeii was an ancient Roman city that was buried alive in the enormous volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. Discover its fascinating history!
Herculaneum Herculaneum was an Ancient Roman city that suffered the same fame as Pompeii when the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius buried it in the year 79 AD.
Royal Palace Built when Naples was under Spanish rule, the Palazzo Reale is home to lavishly decorated royal apartments, a lavish theatre and a chapel.
Mount Vesuvius Mount Vesuvius is one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, famous for its eruption in 79 AD which buried Pompeii and Herculaneum alive.
Naples Underground Hidden under the streets of Naples, Napoli Sotterranea holds the key to understanding the city's history. Explore the fascinating tunnel system!
Via San Gregorio Armeno A picturesque alley in the heart of Naples, Via San Gregorio Armeno is known for its artisan shops selling handcrafted pastori, or nativity figurines.
Castel Nuovo Originally built between 1279 and 1282, Castel Nuovo is an imposing Medieval Renaissance fortress located next to the port of Naples.
Spaccanapoli Straight, narrow and packed with charm, Spaccanapoli is one of Naples' main streets, defying the labyrinthine lanes of the rest of the historic centre.
Castel dell'Ovo An imposing fortress located on the Gulf of Naples, Castel dell'Ovo (Egg Castle in English) has served many purposes throughout its long history.
Cappella Sansevero One of Naples' most visited chapels, the Capella Sansevero is home to the Veiled Christ, considered to be one of the world's most remarkable sculptures.
Royal Palace Built when Naples was under Spanish rule, the Palazzo Reale is home to lavishly decorated royal apartments, a lavish theatre and a chapel.
Naples Cathedral The Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, also called the Duomo, is Naples' main church and home to important artistic, cultural and historic heritage.
Galleria Umberto I A beautiful example of 19th century architecture, the Galleria Umberto I is one of the most popular public shopping arcades in Italy.
Via Toledo One of Naples' most important tourist destinations, Via Toledo is a historic street dating back to 1536 and home many of the city's most iconic monuments.
Piazza del Plebiscito An enormous public square in the centre of Naples, the Piazza del Plebiscito is home to many of the city's most emblematic buildings.
Naples Underground Hidden under the streets of Naples, Napoli Sotterranea holds the key to understanding the city's history. Explore the fascinating tunnel system!
San Francesco di Paola Basilica Located in the iconic Piazza del Plebiscito, the main square in Naples, San Francesco di Paola Basilica is an imposing Neoclassical-style church.
Real Teatro di San Carlo Opened in 1737, the Teatro di San Carlo is a beautiful Neoclassical building housing the oldest continuously running public opera venue in the world.
San Lorenzo Maggiore Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore Basilica is one of the oldest churches in Naples. Beneath its floors lies an important ancient Greco-Roman archaeological site.
San Domenico Maggiore Church San Domenico Maggiore Church is one of Naples' most emblematic churches, both for its artistic value and for its great historical importance.
Via dei Tribunali Via dei Tribunali was the main decumanus, or east-west street, of ancient Greek and Roman Naples, and it remains one of the city's most important avenues.
Archaeological Museum With an extensive collection of artefacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum, Naples Archaeological Museum is one of the oldest and most important in the world.
Capodimonte Museum Located in the grand Palace of Capodimonte, the Museo de Capodimonte is one of Italy' largest museums and home to important Neapolitan artwork.
