ITALY - Naples
Naples is the capital of the Campania region and the third most populated city in Italy. It was founded between the 7th and 6th centuries BC by the Greeks and was named Neapolis (new city). Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Its historic centre is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is the largest in Europe and enclosing 27 centuries of history. Lying between Mount Vesuvius and the steaming Campi Flegrei, Naples is a very interesting city to visit.
You might also include Pompeii, Herculaneum, Amalfi Coast or Paestum, as well as Capri or Ischia Islands in your agenda.
Caserta is located at 30 kms of Naples and its main attraction is its Palace of Caserta (listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site). The royal palace ("Reggia") was designed in the eighteenth century, recalling Versailles, was a residence for the Bourbon kings of Naples and Sicily.
BEST TIME to VISIT ITALY
BEST TIME to TRAVEL to NAPLES.
From May to September
Castel Nuovo (New castle)
Vesuve volcano
Castel dell'Ovo
Castel Nuovo (New castle)
Royal Palace
caldera
Mount Vesuvius from Herculaneum
Mosaic
Mount Vesuvius from Pompeii
house of the ffaun
Temple of Neptune
Basilica
The Temple of Athena, often called the Temple of Ceres
Column and Temple of Ceres
paved street
Museum
paved street with a crosswalk
Castel Nuovo (New castle)
Galleria Umberto is a shopping passage from the 19th Century
Galleria Umberto is a shopping passage from the 19th Century
Capri island
Ischia Island - San Angelo
Ischia island
Naples - Castello dell'Ovo - Egg castle and Vesuvio
Ischia island
Naples
Vesuve volcano
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta, southern Italy, constructed by the House of Bourbon-Two Sicilies as their main residence as kings of Naples. It is the largest palace erected in Europe during the 18th century. In 1997, the palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta. It is the largest palace erected in Europe during the 18th century. In 1997, the palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta. It is the largest palace erected in Europe during the 18th century. In 1997, the palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta. It is the largest palace erected in Europe during the 18th century. In 1997, the palace was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta - Ceiling
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta - church
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta - Ceiling
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta - Church
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta - Painted Ceiling
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta - Painted ceiling
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta - Painted ceiling
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta - Royal bed
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta - Room
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta - ceiling
The Royal Palace of Caserta is a former royal residence in Caserta - Room