About Naples in Italy

Located on the coast on the northern side of the Bay of Naples, Naples is the capital of the Campania region in southwestern Italy. It is the third largest city, with a population of about 1 million. It is now a major a commercial, cultural and tourist center, as well as transportation hub. Its harbor is an important seaport in Italy. Naples has a typical mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm, dry summers. Naples is close to the capital Rome.

Naples is a lively and beautiful city, rich in historic buildings and monuments. The historic center of Naples was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1195. The National Archaeological Museum houses a fine collection of Greek and Roman antiquities. The Duomo, Naples Cathedral, is a 13th-century Gothic cathedral, which is dedicated to Naple's patron saint, San Gennaro. The Capodimonte palace houses the excellent picture gallery. Opened in 1737, the Teatro San Carlo is a famous opera house in Naples. The Galleria Umberto I is a huge glass-roofed arcade dating to 1887. Castel Nuovo is great fortress which was built to protect the port. The Museo Archeologico Nazionale has a fine Farnese collection, including some of the finest pieces of Greek and Roman sculpture. Naples is also renowned for its historic castles. Located on a small island, the Castel dell'Ovo is the oldest castle in Naples with a high angular bastion where you can get a good view of the causeway and waterfront. Built in the 12th century, the Castel Capuano used to be one of Frederick II of Hohenstaufen's royal palaces. The Castel Nuovo is a huge castle built in 1282, which houses the Civic Museum. Other attractions include San Martino Museum, Sant'Elmo fortress, the Capodimonte Museum and Park, Archbishops Palace and so on.