Quick Summary:

  • Travelers to Italy generally have Rome, Venice, Milan, and the Amalfi Coast on their minds, but little attention is given to Naples.
  • This is a mistake.
  • Located 2 hours south of Rome in southern Italy, Naples is situated along the Bay of Naples under the shadow of Mount Vesuvius.
  • Its historic downtown is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is dotted with archaeological treasures, magnificent palaces, and impressive architecture.


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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. National Archaeological Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture
National Archaeological Museum | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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2. Royal Palace of Naples ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Royal Palace of Naples | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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3. Flavian Amphitheater

Flavian Amphitheater | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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4. Castel Nuovo

Castel Nuovo | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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5. Pausilypon Archaeological Park

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Pausilypon Archaeological Park | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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6. Castel dell'Ovo

Castel dell'Ovo | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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7. Vesuvius National Park

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Vesuvius National Park | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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8. Galleria Borbonica

Category: Museums & Culture
Galleria Borbonica | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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9. Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano

Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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10. San Gregorio Armeno

San Gregorio Armeno | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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11. Naples Underground Geothermal Zone

Naples Underground Geothermal Zone | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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12. Zoo di Napoli

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Zoo di Napoli | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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13. Museo di Capodimonte

Museo di Capodimonte | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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14. Cappella Sansevero

Cappella Sansevero | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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15. MAMT

MAMT | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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16. Piazza San Domenico Maggiore

Piazza San Domenico Maggiore | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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17. San Domenico Maggiore

San Domenico Maggiore | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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18. Palazzo Venezia

Palazzo Venezia | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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19. Museo Nazionale di San Martino

Category: Museums & Culture
Museo Nazionale di San Martino | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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20. Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro

Category: Museums & Culture
Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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21. Catacombs of San Gennaro

Catacombs of San Gennaro | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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22. Fontanelle Cemetery Caves

Category: Attractions
Fontanelle Cemetery Caves | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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23. Funicolore Centrale

Funicolore Centrale | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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24. Gabinetto Segreto

Gabinetto Segreto | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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25. Castel Sant'Elmo

Castel Sant'Elmo | Vacation Ideas in Naples, Italy
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