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1. National Archaeological Museum
This 16th-century palace was remodeled in the 17th century to house the National Archaeological Museum. According to the fashion of the time, precious...
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- Nile Expert Tip: Archaeology and history lovers will swoon over this museum, which is home to many of the artistic finds...
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2. Palazzo Reale
This imposing palace was designed by Domenico Fontana and built in 2 years, from 1600 to 1602, for the Spanish king Filippo III. Ironically, he...
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3. Capodimonte Museum
Sitting in the middle of a magnificent park that once was a hunting preserve for the Bourbon kings, this museum was created by Carlo III di Borbone...
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4. Piazza Plebiscito
- Formerly called Largo di Palazzo, as location of the royal seat, many festivals took place here that animated Naples. The current name of the square... read more
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5. Church of Santa Chiara and Museum
The most famous basilica in Naples, this church was built in 1310 by king Roberto I d'Angió as the burial church for the Angevin dynasty. In the...
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6. Duomo of San Gennaro
- Built in the Gothic style at the end of the 13th Century upon the wish of Carlo II d'Angio, the Duomo di San Gennaro sits on the site of the old... read more
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7. Certosa di San Martino
- Built as a monastery in the 14th Century, the Museo e la Certosa di San Martino building lay in ruins till it was reconstructed in the 17th century... read more
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8. Church of San Domenico Maggiore
- The church was built in 1283 by King Charles II of Angevin, and is part of the largest and wealthiest group of convent buildings in the city. It... read more
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9. Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)
- Also known as the Castel Nuovo, the Maschio Angioino is a huge fortress built by the French Angevins during the 13th Century. The castle features... read more
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10. Castel Sant'Elmo
Located up the hill of the Vomero, near the Certosa di San Martino, this majestic star-shaped construction, with its six points and several moats,...
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The Best of NileGuide
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The infectious passion and energy of Naples will draw you in the moment you arrive. With castles, royal palaces, gorgeous churches and some of Italy's top museums, there's plenty to keep you on your toes. Art, history and culture are three of the top reasons to visit Naples.
Many travelers don't know that two of Italy's best art collections are located in Naples at the National Archaeological Museum and the fine Capodimonte Museum. If you love art and history, you'll want to put both museums at the top of your list!
The vibrant street life will make exploring the city's ancient streets one of your favorite pastimes. The centro storico, or historic center, of Naples is where you'll find the impressive Duomo dedicated to San Gennaro, where you can trace the city's religious history from ancient to modern times. Other top churches to visit include the Gothic beauty Santa Chiara, the Church of San Domenico Maggiore and the peaceful Charterhouse of San Martino high above the city.
Travelers of all ages will enjoy exploring the castles and historic palaces of Naples, the former haunts of the city's wealthy kings. Right in the historic center you can visit the Palazzo Reale for a taste of the luxurious royal lifestyle and visit the Castel Nuovo dating from the 13th century.
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