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Updated Nov 2024
- 8.54.6/5308 ReviewFrom32.91
based on 23999 reviews"The city-state buildings equivalent to ancient times can be viewed and understood. It is not fun and interesting to understand history and culture. It will be better to explore with problems. It will be more than half a day. If you queue up for tickets on holidays, it will take longer."Metropolitan City of Naples50 km from downtownHistorical SitesHighlights: The ancient city of Pompeii is located near Naples in southern Italy. It used to be a small and medium-sized town facing the sea and mountains. It was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the northwest. The town streets and houses were buried by volcanic ash, but the life scenes of the Pompeii people more than 2,000 years ago were completely preserved. Later, this huge site was gradually excavated. Although the ancient city of Pompeii is very famous, what you can see now is some broken walls. In addition to various architectural remains, there are also some shocking cast statues. The people who died in the eruption of the volcano were covered in volcanic ash and their bodies decayed to the point where only empty shells were left. Archaeology injected these empty shells into plaster and made them into cast statues to show the world the tragic conditions of Pompeii at that time. Pompeii is very big. In addition to visiting the ruins of the ancient city that are fenced as attractions, you can also visit the nearby Pompeii New City, so a day trip is a more common way to visit. Going to Pompeii, most of them stop in Naples. There are three entrances to the ruins of the ancient city, namely PortaMarina, PiazzaEsedra, and PiazzaAnfiteatro. The PortaMarina at the southwest end is the main ticket gate, and most tourists enter from here. You can rent an audio guide for 6.5 euros. Entering from the entrance of PortaMarina, you can see the Temple of Venus (Tempio di Venere) on the right, which used to be one of the most incense temples here. Continuing on, there is a rectangular column hall with some carvings and frescoes remaining. Opposite is the Temple of Apollo (Tempio di Apollo), an ancient religious building in Pompeii. Next to it is the main square of the city, which is now covered with grass. You can look at the huge limestone pillar that stands, carved with free traffic, as if telling the past here. On the north side of the square is the Temple of Jupiter (Tempio di Giove), and the Arc de Triomphe remains on both sides. There is a barn nearby and hundreds of crocks and plaster can be seen. A little further east, in the middle of a narrow alley is Lupanare. This small two-story building has been restored, and when you walk in, you can see the colorful murals on the wall. Go south from the side street to the end and you will see the TeatroGrande and TeatroPiccolo theatres, and there is a temple nearby. Go north from the temple and walk along the street. At the intersection, you can see Terme Stabiane, which is backed by the street. It used to be a bathhouse. You will find how much the ancient Romans loved bathing. From this intersection to the east street for about 450 meters, there is the Venus Maria House (Casadella Venere in Conchiglia), which has a small garden surrounded by colonnades, and you can still see the beautiful murals of the goddess Venus. A little further east to the corner of the ancient city, you will see the grassy Anfiteatro, this is the existing ancient Roman amphitheatre, which can accommodate 20,000 spectators. You can climb to the upper row to take a panoramic view of it, although Only the ruins are left, but it is still very imposing. Next, you can visit the northwest corner of the ancient city, where there is the Casa del Fauno, which was once the private mansion of Pompeii. There is also the House of Tragic Poets (Casa del Poeta Tragico), in which you can see relief frescoes depicting the theater. In addition, Casadei Vettii is also very interesting. The erotic pictures at the entrance are very famous. In fact, they were used to ward off evil spirits at that time. There are also many mysterious and exquisite murals on the living room walls, depicting being entangled by giant snakes. It is said that the colors of these paintings cannot be reproduced even with current technology. Take the exit at the northwest corner and continue walking, you will pass a villa, turn right to another villa called Villadei Misteri, which is one of the intact buildings in Pompeii. Walk in and take a look. On the wall of the large dining room is a huge mural "Dionysiac Frieze", which describes the ceremony of worshipping the god of wine by a girl who was about to get married at that time. There is a Vesuvius Museum (Museo Vesuviano) in the southeast outside the ancient city ruins. On ViaColleSanBartolomeo Street, you can visit for free and see many interesting unearthed cultural relics. It is open Monday-Friday 9:00-13:00.Show Less - 7.34.7/574 ReviewFreebased on 1336 reviews"Sorrento, Amalfi Coast: Breathtaking coastal beauty, charming streets, delicious cuisine, and unforgettable Mediterranean experiences await you."Amalfi56.8 km from downtownSeashoresTowns
No.1 of Water Fun Attractions in CampaniaHighlights: The Amalfi coastline is a stretch of coastline on the southern side of the Sorrento Peninsula in the province of Salerno in southern Italy, with Positano in the west and Vietri on the sea in the east. The small towns along the coast are quiet and peaceful, picturesque and beautiful. Whitewashed alleys and arches, and the many ornate china shops tucked away in the alleyways, will be the perfect place to enjoy lunch, a leisurely stroll and an afternoon.Show Less - 7.04.7/5126 ReviewFree
based on 1157 reviews"peaceful and calm island. and very expensive, just keep it in mind when you planning to visit if you not limited in budget stay here for two nights and enjoy amazing food and ambiance. Everything is very close, you have so many chances to meet celebrities, politicians in cafes or restaurants.but if you are not ready to pay 2000€ for one night in hotel, you could visit the island just with day trip by boat"Anacapri81.2 km from downtownIslands/PeninsulasNo.2 of Water Fun Attractions in CampaniaHighlights: The island of Capri is located near the southern estuary of the Bay of Naples, facing the Sorrento peninsula. This small island is the epitome of Mediterranean style. The blue waters, lush vegetation, exquisite holiday cottages and gardens, ancient Roman ruins, etc. make it one of the most popular holiday destinations in Italy. Every June-9 Month is the peak tourist season in Capri, and tourists come in droves and it is very lively. If you like cleanliness, you can choose to go in the off-season, where the climate is very mild all year round. Transportation The island of Capri is not big, but it is dominated by mountain roads, and walking is more physically consuming. If you want to visit easily, it is a good way to take a bus. In addition, all ferries and yachts stop at Marina Grande, a transport hub northeast of Capri, where buses to most attractions also leave. The Blue Hole Capri is divided into two parts: Capri in the east and Anacapri in the west. The famous Blue Hole (Grotta Azzurra) is located in Annacapri and is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The entrance of the Blue Hole is on the sea under the cliff. Spacious. The sun shines into the cave, and after the refraction of the white sand at the bottom of the cave, a pool of sea water is crystal blue, and even the four walls of the cave are blue, so it is called the blue cave. When visiting the Blue Hole, choose a day with clear weather and calm waves. The Blue Hole will be closed for visiting when the wind and waves are strong in winter. A good season to visit the Blue Cave is when autumn and winter are handed over, preferably 11:00-14:00. After visiting the Blue Grotto in Anacapri, you can take the bus to Anacapri (Anacapri), stroll on ViaG.Orlandi Street, and take the cable car to Monte Solaro (MonteSolaro) on Victoria Square. There is the high point of Capri, and on a clear day you can see panoramic views of Capri, the Gulf of Naples, Ischia and Procida. In addition, from Victoria Square, it is a short walk to La Villa San Michele (LaVillaSanMichele), built on the ruins of ancient Rome, it is the former residence of Swedish doctor Axel Monte, the history of which is mostly can be seen in the decorative art Dating back to ancient Egypt and other ancient times, the inlaid floor of "Eden and the Expulsion of Adam and Eve" can only be seen by climbing up to the second floor. Its more distinctive features, however, are its beautifully preserved gardens and splendid scenery, from which you can stand a panoramic view of the town of Capri and its marina, the Sorrento Peninsula and Mount Vesuvius. Capri Town From Anacapri take the bus back to the Capri Terminal Marina Grande, where there is a tram to Capri Town. It is full of whitewashed stone buildings and winding small pedestrian streets, as delicate as a toy town. Tourists taking pictures with cameras can be seen everywhere. Piazza Umberto Ⅰ is even more crowded. The coffee here is full of people. The restaurant is very popular, so why not sit down and have a drink. To the east of the square is ViaVittorioEmanuele, where you can find Rolex and Prada boutiques. The picturesque Augustine Garden (GiardinidiAugusto) is also not to be missed, with broken walls on one side and turquoise waters in the distance. On the left side of the garden is the Lover's Stone. According to legend, this Lover's Stone was originally a lover who was in love with each other, but because they couldn't fall in love, they all jumped into the sea to die in love, and then they became this rock. Located on the east side of the town of Capri, Villa Jovis is the larger and more splendid of the 12 Roman villas on the island of Capri. It was once the Roman emperor Tiberio in Capri. main residence. The stairs behind the villa lead directly to the 330-meter-high Tiberio cliff (Salto di Tiberio), where the emperor is said to have thrown his old love into the sea.Show Less - 6.54.7/575 Reviewbased on 9402 reviews"Naples is really a treasure city. Although the city is a bit old, the history is really a lever! Pompeii Ancient City is really a very interesting place! You must come to the archaeological museum after seeing the ancient city site. There are many authentic products here! The artistic value is extremely high!"Naples.Rione Sanita57.7 km from downtownMuseumsHighlights: The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is considered one of the most important archaeological museums in the whole of Italy and the world. Founded in the 1750s and built by Charles of the Bourbon royal family in the late 18th century, the museum mainly houses artifacts from ancient Greece, Rome and the Renaissance. The museum's collection of Roman antiquities is second to none in Europe. Most of the collections were unearthed from several towns near Naples that were buried by the eruption of Vesuvius, such as Pompeii and Herculaneum. The museum is divided into four floors. The first floor mainly displays all kinds of vivid sculptures, most of which are life-size, with very realistic shapes and expressions. In addition to displaying many frescoes according to the ages, the second floor also displays precious glass dishes, jewelry, etc. For visiting; there is a very grand lobby on the third floor, which is very worth watching. Most of the exhibits on this floor are from the ancient city of Pompeii, including the painting "The Battle of Alexandria" describing the powerful strength of the Macedonian Empire at that time, and a series of detailed descriptions Portraits of animals and people's daily life; the museum's ground floor basement displays exquisite Egyptian handicrafts.Show Less
- 6.14.4/563 ReviewFrom30.8based on 2067 reviews"Standing in front of a window of the palace, the distant Vesuvius volcano and the nearby beautiful Bay of Naples have a panoramic view. I think the royal nobles can look at the beautiful scenery without leaving home."Naples.Plebiscito58.7 km from downtownMuseumsHistorical SitesHighlights: The Royal Palace of Naples is located opposite the magnificent Prebiscito Square. It was built by the architect Dominic Fontana in 1600 and has been remodeled many times since then. After the 18th century, it became the palace of the Bourbon Dynasty. On the eight huge walls on the front of the palace, there are eight marble statues of the important kings of Naples in the past, full of the charm of Baroque architecture. The imperial garden at the back was built in the 18th century, and there is a huge double staircase in the courtyard. Since 1925, the palace has served as the National Library. In addition to a small court theatre and a national library, the palace also displays living rooms, living rooms, bedrooms, as well as porcelain, furniture, paintings and artworks from the 18th and 19th centuries. The palace collection includes the Farnese collection, at least 2,000 papyrus excavated at Herculaneum and a fifth-century Coptic Bible. In addition, supplies from the 18th and 19th centuries, Neapolitan paintings and tapestries from the 17th and 18th centuries are displayed. Prebiscit Square in front of the Royal Palace is a wide square that was renovated together with the Royal Palace at the end of the 18th century.Show Less
- 5.84.6/569 ReviewFree
based on 4 reviews"Great amazing time in Sorrento! definitely suggest to watch for the sunset by the Villa!"Sorrento66.8 km from downtownTownsNo.3 of Water Fun Attractions in CampaniaHighlights: A town in southern Italy, located on the north coast of the Sorrento Peninsula, this is what the author longed for in the return of Italian famous songs to Sorrento. Sorrento is close to the Bay of Naples, 27 kilometers away from Naples in the north. The city is built on the cliffs of the seaside, surrounded by trees such as oranges, lemons and olives, and the scenery is very beautiful. Sorrento mainly produces wine and olive oil. The fishing industry is also very developed. It is famous for handicrafts such as wood inlay and lace. The streets in the city are neat and tidy, with lush flowers and trees. It also has a 14th-century monastery and a collection of medieval sculptures and paintings. There is a winding bay on one side and a blue sea on the other side, overlooking Mount Vesuvius and the beautiful island of Capri, surrounded by citrus forests, which is an excellent place for vacation and leisure.Show Less - 5.84.7/529 Review
based on 4856 reviews"Capri has a blue hole known as one of the world's seven wonders. Blue hole is a limestone terrain, a sea erosion hole, the hole is under the cliff, the hole is very small, the sea surface is only 85 cm high, so you can only swim or take a boat to enter on a calm and sunny day. The blue hole is called the "blue hole" because the sun shines from the narrow hole into the spacious hole, and the blue water reflected through the hole makes the entire sea erosion hole appear a beautiful crystal blue."Metropolitan City of Naples81.5 km from downtownCavesBoat ToursNo.4 of Water Fun Attractions in CampaniaHighlights: The Blue Hole is a well-known attraction in Capri, and it is not an exaggeration to say that many people go to Capri for the purpose of the Blue Hole. Due to the special structure of the entrance of the cave, the seawater in the cave is crystal blue. The sea water on the surface of the blue hole is dark blue, while the deep sea water is sky blue, and the rocks in the cave are also blue. When the weather is fine, the blue hole is extraordinarily beautiful and enchanting.Show Less - 5.54.6/523 ReviewFrom24.96based on 22343 reviews"The San Seville Museum is also a very simple place, this museum has a lot of things, come here to visit is also very advantageous, the whole museum is a lot of things are also very simple, the museum's many content is also very unique."Naples57.6 km from downtownMuseumsHighlights: This museum is located in the old town. It was originally the Cappella Sansevero church. Today, this church is no longer used for religious purposes and has been transformed into this museum. The museum houses the artworks of some famous Italian artists in the 18th century, the most famous of which are sculptures. The layer of gauze in the sculpture is as thin as the wings of a cicada, and it is unbelievable that you can clearly see the face, the thin bones and the blood vessels on the hands and feet! It is said that experts still have not been able to figure out how the artists of the time achieved this level of realism.Show Less
- 5.44.5/565 Reviewbased on 8726 reviews"We visited Mount Vesuvius as part of a full day that included Pompeii and it was absolutely wonderful.As we ascended the mountain we stopped mid way for the best pizza I have ever tasted. The little restaurant (which I am ashamed to say I don't remember the name of) unfortunately had a power outage shortly before we arrived. That did not stop them from welcoming us warmly and providing wonderful wood fired pizza for our lunch.From there it was on the Mount Vesuvius herself. There was poor visibility but luckily the rain had passed and we were able to hike to the rim of the crater. Unable to see in to the rim itself because of the low lying fog did not dampen the wonder of being at the top. If anything it added to the magic. Truly an experience of a lifetime."Metropolitan City of Naples47.5 km from downtownVolcanoesHighlights: Mount Vesuvius is an active volcano on the Apennine Peninsula. It was formed by the collision of the Eurasian plate and the African plate. It once destroyed the ancient city of Pompeii when it erupted in 79 AD and is currently dormant. This volcano has erupted many times, so it is also one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world. You can climb Vesuvius on foot, follow the slope of the volcanic rock to the crater, and in about 20-30 minutes you can go up to the top to see the crater. Because of the high altitude and the high wind speed of the mountain pass, you need to hold the railing when you reach the top. There is a special bus from Pompeii to Mount Vesuvius. The journey takes about an hour. There is a ticket office to Mount Vesuvius at the entrance of Pompeii Railway Station, and the departure point is also at the entrance of the railway station. There are not many buses, and there is usually a train on time. After the car passed through the Vesuvius National Forest Park, it stopped halfway up the mountain and had to change to a car specially used for climbing, and then changed to walking, and climbed along the handrail to the crater.Show Less
- 5.44.4/584 Reviewbased on 3619 reviews"The new fort in Naples, Italy, was built on the point of entry to Naples at the time. The new fort was dubbed the "new" word, as opposed to the older castle in Naples. The new castle is both a royal palace and a defensive fortress, occupying a pivotal position in the city defense system. It is located on the high slope of the Naples seaside, in front of the Naples City Hall Square, one of Naples' famous landmarks. The castle walls are composed of five cylindrical towers, which are integrated with the city walls and towers, and have a rough and masculine character of medieval architecture."Naples.Port of Naples58.3 km from downtownCastlesHistorical SitesHighlights: New Castle, also known as the Castle of Anjou, was built by the order of the first king of the Kingdom of Naples. The four cylindrical towers on the city wall and the surrounding moat are the style of a typical French castle. The castle now houses a small museum with a collection of oil paintings depicting the history of Naples. At the entrance of the castle, there is a triumphal arch commemorating Afonso I's entry into the city. It was built in 1467 and is engraved with reliefs praising his family. It is known as a masterpiece of the transition from Gothic to Renaissance. The interior of the castle now includes the Civic Museum and the remains of the castle. The museum (mainly displaying paintings) is located on the first floor, the second floor can see the sea view, and the zero floor is the ruins of New Castle (the surface is made of transparent glass, travelers with acrophobia need to pay special attention, and there are ancient buildings under the glass) ruins and bones of ancient people). In addition, there is a SalaDeiBaroni (Baron's room) inside the new castle, and the building of this room is very distinctive. There are also vending machines and automatic coffee machines on the ground floor.Show Less
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