Napoli An Italian Historical City

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Having more than 400 historical and massive churches, Napoli or Naples is a World Heritage site. Boasting of the iconic Mount Vesuvius and gulf of Naples, this historic city was first inhabited by the Greeks long before the Romans. Although Italian is its official language, Napolitano is mostly spoken which has French and Spanish influences.

Weather in Napoli

The wonderful Mediterranean Weather in Napoli allows the sun to shine for 250 days in a year. The summer temperatures are between 25 to 31 degrees Celsius. Winters rain lesser than autumns and the temperatures stay between 4 to 11 degrees. Aprils to June makes a great tourist season. The cool and refreshing sea breeze makes up for the hot months of July and August.

Attractions in Napoli

Although Napoli’s streets, buildings and graffiti are not neat and clean, they truly reflect the easygoing, fun loving, rustic Napolitano flavour. There are numerous museums in Napoli to visit. Castel Sant'Elmo, Museum of San Martino, Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte and Duca di Martina are some of them. Castel ...
... dell'Ovo at Porto Santa Lucia is a pre-historic museum. Castelnuovo is a big medieval castle that houses the main museum. Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte displays famous paintings by de Ribera, Caravaggio, Giovanni Bellini and Giordano. Museo Archeologico Nazionale is the greatest Roman museum of architecture having Herculaneum and Pompeii excavation objects. Piazza S.Domenico Maggiore and Piazza del Gesù are the expansive Baroque churches. Napoli Sotterranea is a beautiful medieval church.

Things to do in Napoli

The world famous Pizza belongs to Naples. Enjoy the original pizza margherita at Pizzeria Brandi or Trianon a Forcella and Da Michele.
Centro Sub Campi Flegrei gives you snorkelling and diving experiences in the Gulf of Naples.
During summers accordi @ DISACCORDI Open Air amphitheatre cinema experience is a must watch.
Cycling or biking along the scenic Urban Routes around Vomero and Posillipo coast is amongst the popular Things to do in Napoli.
Reggia di Caserta is surrounded by rivers, lakes, fountains and parks. About 40 minutes away from Napoli, this royal palace is a tourist’s paradise.

Accommodations in Napoli

Compared to other Italian holiday destinations, Accommodations in Napoli is relatively cheaper but quite often the quality is compromised.
Bed and Breakfast La Bouganville, Bed and Breakfast Donna Adelina and B&B Naples offer budget rooms. Be careful about the quality of the juices and cheese served for breakfast.
Hotel Clarean Naples Italy is an environment friendly, trendy hotel that ensures total visitor’s satisfaction.
Art Resort Galleria Umberto Napoli is a popular 4 stars comfort hotel in the renowned galleria Umberto I.
Hotel Pinto Storey, Hotel Paradiso and Grand Hotel Santa Lucia offer world class amenities and hospitality services.

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