Travel Guide to Napoli, Italy

The city is widely known as a popular holiday destination, so life doesn’t stop here day and night, and there are always so many visitors in this place at any time of a year. Many people call Naples the capital of art and architecture because of a huge number of museums and historical monuments.

The National Museum, which was founded in the 18th century, is the most famous cultural facility of the city. It exhibits a large collection of ancient art items. The first floor of the museum is entirely devoted to sculpture, and the second one features beautiful paintings and mosaics.

The central part of the city is the location of Piazza del Plebiscito Square. Here is located St. Francis Cathedral. It was founded in the honor of the fall of Napoleon and is considered one of the most important sacred places of Italy. You will also find another important architectural place of interest nearby - the Royal Palace, which construction was finished in 1600. Castel dell'Ovo Castle founded by the Romans is another notable architectural site of this city. Today the castle stores the exhibition of the Museum of Ancient History and a large collection of archaeological findings.

When it comes to entertainments, to the service of the guests of the city are opened numerous restaurants and cafes. If you visit Naples in May, then you should certainly take part in a major culinary competition - the Festival of pizza. Nightlife lovers will certainly find much interesting in Piazza Sannazzaro, San Pasquale di Chiaia and Lungomare Mergellina districts as best nightclubs of the city are located there. Gourmet travellers simply cannot leave this city without visiting Brandi pizzeria at least once. This is the oldest pizzeria in the city. If you seek best Italian pasta, then you will find it in Da Umberto restaurant. Finally, don’t forget about Bar Mexico restaurant that serves wonderful Naples coffee. If you want to shop, go to Umberto Gallery - the largest shopping center of the city.