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Naples is one of the most fascinating cities in Italy, and one of the most unique. This beautiful and highly animated city is full of surprises; even if you have been to other Italian cities, nothing can prepare you for what Naples has to offer, and what you can see and do there.

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What the city of Naples has to offer

February 05, 2016

Naples, Italy

There have been many things written about Naples, and it seems that some people have given it a bad report with warnings about pickpocketing and excessive litter. But Naples is not as bad as some people may say; many parts of the city will make you feel very welcome, and there is also a good range of hotels in Naples, if you are seeking somewhere to stay.

Here is a guide with some suggestions for the best things to see and do in Naples:

Best pizza ever!
If you’re a pizza lover then you will be pleased to know that Naples is where the dish originated, and the best pizza you’ll ever have is probably one cooked in this city.

Subterranean City
Naples has another whole city underground, built from the soft, volcanic stone known as tuff, the subterranean city consists of a maze of passageways and chambers.

The Catacombs of San Gennaro are built on two levels, both set apart by much larger spaces than the more famous Roman catacombs. This subterranean world of Naples has everything from ancient Greek chutes and channels to tomb chambers, and World War II air-raid shelters.

Visit the Archeological Museum
The National Archeological Museum of Naples should be on your list of places to visit because besides the collection of Greek and Roman antiquities, this museum has many objects from excavations in Pompeii, which long ago was buried in a catastrophic volcanic eruption.

View The Duomo
Another attraction for visitors to Naples is Naples Cathedral, which is commonly known as the Duomo. This impressive historic building is the main church for the city.

Best Castles in Naples
If stones could talk, those used to build the ancient castles of Naples could write many fascinating books. These castles were once used as the historic residences of Royals and Emperors, and each castle has its own charm and character.

Castel Nuovo was built in 1279 by Charles I of Anjou, and today houses the Naples Civic Museum and large collection of artwork, statues and relics.

Castel dell’Ovo, which means (“Egg Castle”) has outdoor cannon terraces with captivating views of the coastline and the towers. This castle gets its curious name because of a legend about the poet Virgil, who is said to have hidden a magical egg Castel dell’Ovo, which means (“Egg Castle”) has outdoor cannon terraces with captivating views of the coastline and the towers. This castle gets its curious name because of a legend about the poet Virgil, who is said to have hidden a magical egg in the dungeons of the building.

The Castel of Sant’Elmo sits on the hill of Vomero and dates back to at least 1275.