Naples Attractions

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.

National Archaeological Museum

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Piazza Museo 19

One of Italy's top archaeological collections...
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Palazzo Reale

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Piazza del Plebiscito 1

Royal Palace of Naples...
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Capodimonte Museum

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Via Miano 1
Palazzo Capodimonte, also through the park from Via Capodimonte

One of Italy's Top Art Collections...
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Piazza Plebiscito

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Piazza Plebiscito

The beating heart of Naples & largest square in the city...
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Church of Santa Chiara and Museum

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Via Santa Chiara 49
Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara

Beautiful Gothic church in historic center of Naples...
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Duomo of San Gennaro

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Via Duomo

Gorgeous and historic Cathedral of Naples...
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Certosa di San Martino

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Largo San Martino 5

Carthusian Monastery & Museum with breathtaking city views...
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Church of San Domenico Maggiore

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8a Piazza San Domenico Maggiore

Dominican monastery & church with rare 14th century frescoes...
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Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)

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Piazza Municipio 64

Historic Castle situated on the Bay of Naples...
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Castel Sant'Elmo

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Via Tito Angelini 20

Re-Live the Past...
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Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina (MADRE)

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Via Settembrini 79

Contemporary Art Museum in Naples...
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Castel dell'Ovo

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Via Eldorado 3

City's Oldest Castle...
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Church of San Francesco di Paola

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Piazza Plebiscito

Neo-classical church styled after Rome's Pantheon...
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Galleria Umberto I

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Via San Carlo

19th-century glass covered shopping arcade...
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Mt Vesuvius Half-Day Trip from Naples

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Teatro San Carlo

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Via San Carlo 93

Europe's oldest opera house...
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Castel Capuano

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Via Concezio Muzy
Via Concezio Muzy, off Via dei Tribunali

Oldest castle in Naples...
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Cappella di Sansevero Museum

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Via Francesco De Sanctis 19
Near Piazza San Domenico Maggiore

Home to the "Cristo Velato" by Giuseppe Sanmartino...
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Villa Floridiana & Museo Nazionale della Ceramica Duca di Martina

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Via Aniello Falcone 171

Ceramic museum housed in an 18th-century villa...
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Pio Monte della Misericordia

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Via dei Tribunali 253

Baroque church with Caravaggio masterpieces...
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