Naples has enough attractions in all areas to make you enjoy your visit to the maximum. The city is full of ancient historical features that are quite amazing. There are ancient churches and museums, gardens, historical buildings and monuments and many more. You will find attractions for kids, youth and adults and is hence a good destination to go with family. Whether you are an historian, artist or have any other interest, you will find some suitable Naples attraction for you.
Get to sample Naples’ unique architectural designs that date to as far back as the 2nd century. Museums you can visit include the National Archaeological Museum of Naples where you will explore some Greek and Roman collections in Mosaics, sculptors, gems and glasses. Churches include the Piazza del Plebiscito and the Santa Chiara Church which also harbors a museum. There is also the 13th century Gothic Cathedral known as the Duomo. There are other museums such as the Capodimonte Museum and Park and the Museum of San Martino among others.
If you want to look at the castles, there is the Castel dell’Ovo and you could get to enjoy some exhibitions and concerts there too. The other is the Castel Nuovo that has paintings dating back to the 14th and 15th centuries and also harbors the Civic Museum. There is the 17th century Royal Palace where you can explore the paintings, tapestries and antiques inside the building.
The Catacombe of San Gennaro is a cemetery but a Naples attraction too. This has collections such as frescoes and mosaics from the 2nd century. This and the Villa Communale and Aquarium are among the best places to visit with kids. Other attractions many people like are the Naples walking tours where you have tour guides taking you round for about two to six hours.
Lovers of operas will not be disappointed and can entertain themselves in the Teatro San Carla. Favorite shopping areas that are also Naples attractions include the Piazza Mercato and the Via Toledo street where you can find lots of items to buy. The Arena Flegrea is where you can get to experience the Neopolis festival.
There are lots of activities you could be involved in too as you visit the Naples attractions and the best way to find out is to go online and view all the attractions you want to visit and the activities during the time you will be there.