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Country
Italy
Continent
Europe
Airport
NAP
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 during summer time)
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Airport and getting into town
An airport close to the centre, linked by shuttle to the station and port
Naples Capodichino (NAP)
Naples Capodichino lies north-east of the centre; sources disagree on the distance, from 4.5 km on Wikipedia (FR) to 8 km on Wikivoyage (FR), so it is a matter of a few kilometres. The Alibus shuttle makes only two stops, at Napoli Centrale station and at Piazza Municipio near the ferry port for Capri and Ischia; German Wikivoyage reckons about 15 minutes to the station and 20 more to the port. The 3S city bus is cheaper but slower. Licensed taxis display fixed fares for several destinations, so beware of unlicensed drivers. From Rome, the fast train takes a little over an hour.
Distances and times are approximate, from Wikipedia (FR) and Wikivoyage (EN, DE, FR); timetables change, so check them before you travel. We do not quote fares.
Naples is the capital of Campania and Italy's third-largest city after Rome and Milan, with roughly 900,000 residents and nearly 3 million in the metropolitan city, according to Wikipedia (EN, FR). Its history spans more than twenty-eight centuries: Greeks founded it in the 8th century BC as Parthenope and it was refounded as Neapolis. The historic centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1995, according to Wikipedia (DE, FR).
Landmarks
The bay and Vesuvius, seafront castles and Piazza del Plebiscito
Naples is a city of light and contrast: a bay, a volcano, a fortress on every headland and medieval alleys where people eat standing up. Wikivoyage (EN) calls the historic centre the largest in Europe. The places below are illustrated; the old town, Spaccanapoli and the churches are covered at the end of the section.
Vesuvius and the bay
Vesuvius, the only active volcano on the European continent according to Wikivoyage (EN), dominates the whole bay. From the waterfront the view opens on its two-peaked silhouette, which is visible from almost all of the gulf. The islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida are reached by boat from the port.
Castel dell'Ovo
This medieval castle sits on an islet joined to the mainland and closes off the San Ferdinando district and its seafront, the royal centre of the city according to Wikivoyage (EN). Along the promenade that leads to it the view takes in the bay, the boats and Vesuvius.
Piazza del Plebiscito
A vast semicircular square in front of the Royal Palace, with the church of San Francesco di Paola. Wikivoyage (EN) says it was planned under Joachim Murat as a tribute to Napoleon and finished by the Bourbons as a church. The San Carlo Theatre and Gran Caffe Gambrinus, founded in 1860, are a few steps away.
Castel Sant'Elmo and the Certosa
A hilltop medieval fortress on the Vomero, it offers a broad view over the city and is described as a great place to watch the sunset behind Ischia and Procida, per Wikivoyage (EN). The neighbouring Certosa di San Martino, inaugurated in 1368 under Queen Joan I, houses a museum.
Castel Nuovo
Another medieval seafront fortress, Castel Nuovo stands near Piazza Municipio, from where ferries leave the Beverello pier. Between the castle, the Royal Palace and the port, the old seat of power fits into one district that can be covered on foot.
The bay from above
From above the city makes sense: the Posillipo coast, the castle on its islet, the port and the ferries to the islands. For a similar view without a drone, go up to the Vomero or walk along Via Caracciolo and the Villa Comunale, a large public garden lined with palms.
The old town, Spaccanapoli and churches
The old centre is a maze of alleys; Spaccanapoli, a long straight street, is packed with shops and vendors. Worth seeing are the Duomo of San Gennaro, the Cappella Sansevero and its Veiled Christ, Santa Chiara and Gesù Nuovo, Via San Gregorio Armeno and the Galleria Umberto I. Napoli Sotterranea, a tour of about an hour, explores the tunnels beneath the city.
Museums and culture
Archaeology, Capodimonte paintings, contemporary art and San Carlo
The National Archaeological Museum
MANN is described by Wikivoyage (EN) as Italy's most important archaeological museum on Roman civilisation, holding many objects from Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae. It is the best preparation for a trip to the ancient sites.
Capodimonte and contemporary art
The Royal Palace and National Museum of Capodimonte shows paintings from the 13th to the 18th century, including works by Simone Martini, Raphael, Titian and Caravaggio, per Wikivoyage (EN). MADRE and PAN present contemporary art. We do not quote fees, as opening days change.
Theatre, music and Pietrarsa
The San Carlo Theatre, near Piazza del Plebiscito, is one of Italy's great opera stages. According to Wikipedia (ES), the city gave rise to its own musical school, a world-famous song tradition and a distinctive form of theatre. The Pietrarsa railway museum occupies a former Bourbon factory on the route of Italy's first railway.
Food and drink
Pizza, seafood, pastries and Neapolitan coffee
Pizza
The art of the Neapolitan pizzaiolo is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, per Wikipedia (EN). Two pizzas are classics: margherita (tomato, basil, oil, mozzarella) and marinara (tomato, garlic, oregano, oil). The pizzerias on Via dei Tribunali are very popular with Neapolitans, according to Wikivoyage (EN); some display the Vera Pizza Napoletana label.
Sea and sweets
Neapolitan cooking leans on seafood: spaghetti with clams, polpo alla luciana (octopus cooked in terracotta with tomato, garlic, capers and olives) and paccheri. Pastry highlights are babà, sfogliatella (a flaky pastry filled with ricotta) and zeppole; pastiera is the Easter cake. Buffalo mozzarella is typical of the region.
Coffee as a ritual
Neapolitan coffee is a daily ritual, traditionally made in a flip pot called a cuccumella, per Wikivoyage (EN). Drink it at the counter like the locals, in one of the historic cafes of the centre.
Getting around
On foot, metro, funiculars, Circumvesuviana and boats
Walking and the metro
In the centre, everything of interest to a visitor can be reached on foot, according to Wikivoyage (DE). To go faster or carry luggage, the metro has three main lines; line 1 serves the Piazza Garibaldi station and the centre. Wikivoyage (FR) calls the lines very modern and the most practical way to sightsee.
Funiculars and suburban trains
Funiculars climb to the upper districts from Mergellina, Montesanto, Chiaia and Via Toledo, using the same tickets as city transport and running until about midnight (WV DE). The Circumvesuviana serves Herculaneum, Pompeii and Sorrento, about an hour to Sorrento per Wikivoyage (FR). Ferries and hydrofoils for the islands leave from Molo Beverello and other piers.
Taxis and vigilance
Taxis are the most expensive option. Check that the car is licensed, with a city crest, a number and a meter, and agree the posted fixed fare if you go to the airport. Wikivoyage (EN) advises not to linger at night on Piazza Garibaldi in front of the station.
Budget and precautions
A budget that depends on the district, and on staying alert
Price level
Prices vary by district and by type of venue: Chiaia is an affluent shopping district, while the old centre has many popular places to eat. We do not quote figures because we could not cross-check them across two independent open sources; transport fares, passes and entry fees change from year to year.
Safety
Naples's bad reputation owes much to stereotypes, according to Wikivoyage (EN): its security level is comparable to other big European cities. Petty theft does exist, so avoid carrying a handbag on one shoulder, flashy watches and empty alleys at night, especially in the Spanish Quarters and the Sanità.
Flights and entry
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When to go
Hot, dry summers, mild wet winters, sun most of the year
Winter (December to February)
Mild and rainy: the January average is about 9 C according to Wikipedia (ES). Snow is rare in the city but frequent on Vesuvius.
Spring (March to May)
Days lengthen and the bay invites walking; a pleasant season for sightseeing and trips to Pompeii or the islands.
Summer (June to August)
Hot and dry, with the sea breeze softening the peaks: August averages about 25 C per Wikipedia (ES), and the Capodichino record is 40 C in August 1981 (Wikipedia FR). July is the driest month.
Autumn (September to November)
Mild, but the rains return: November is the wettest month according to Wikipedia (FR, EN), with sometimes violent downpours.
Naples has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa), with hot dry summers and mild rainy winters, according to Wikipedia (EN, FR). Rainfall is about 1,000 mm a year per Wikipedia (ES) and Wikivoyage (EN). Sources disagree on sunny days, over 300 for Wikivoyage (EN) but about 250 for Wikipedia (FR), so we give no figure. April to June and September to October are generally the most pleasant.
By length of stay
What to do in Naples depending on how long you stay
The essentials
The historic centre and Spaccanapoli, a pizza on Via dei Tribunali, Piazza del Plebiscito, Castel dell'Ovo and the MANN.
Hills, museums and underground
Castel Sant'Elmo and the Certosa, Capodimonte, Napoli Sotterranea, the Cappella Sansevero and a walk along Via Caracciolo.
Bay and ancient sites
Pompeii and Herculaneum by Circumvesuviana, Vesuvius, then Capri, Ischia or Procida by boat, using Naples as a base.
In pictures
Naples in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Naples
How do I get from Naples airport to the centre?
Capodichino (NAP) is north-east of the centre, a few kilometres away. The Alibus shuttle reaches the central station and Piazza Municipio near the port; taxis use posted fixed fares. Timetables change: check them before you travel.
When is the best time to visit Naples?
In spring (April to June) and in September-October. Summer is hot and dry, winter mild and rainy, with November the wettest month.
Is Naples expensive?
Prices vary by district and period. We do not quote figures because we could not cross-check them across two independent sources; transport and entry fees change every year.
How long should I stay in Naples?
Two days for the historic centre, pizza and the castles; four days if you add Capodimonte and the underground; five or more for Pompeii and the islands.
How do I get around Naples?
On foot in the centre, by metro and funicular for the hills, by Circumvesuviana for Herculaneum, Pompeii and Sorrento. Taxis are the most expensive option.
What should I eat in Naples?
Margherita or marinara pizza, spaghetti with clams, polpo alla luciana, sfogliatella and babà, with a coffee at the counter.
How much does a flight to Naples usually cost?
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