A Perfect Day in Naples
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Most of Italy's major cities can come across as safe tourist havens: Rome, Milan, Florence, Venice, etc. But Naples is where the real Italy can be seen: It's gritty, urban, and tough, a city that has rebounded from near destruction during World War II and ongoing drug and crime problems. It also has an incredible cultural heritage and a thriving night life. If you are indeed curious as to how real Italians live, Naples is worth, at the very least, a day trip. (And it is the perfect location to launch day trips to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast as well.)
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Appeals to: Business travelers, Couples/romantics, Honeymooners, Singles, Seniors, Tourists
- Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
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1. Breakfast at Gran Caffe Aragonese
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| The central location of this café, as well as its comfortable ambience and food (both sweets and savory) make this an ideal place to start the day, for a pleasing Continental breakfast and people watching. |
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| A trip to this beautiful Gothic church (which is not far away from the Gran Caffe Aragonese) can be a quiet beginning to a jam-packed day, or it can provide a moment of respite in the middle of said day. The church also has access to an ancient Roman gynasium and bath. |
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3. Capodimonte Museum & Gallery
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| The main museum of Naples, packed with incredible classical art in an eighteenth-century building: Caravaggio, Titian, Raphael, and much, much more. The area of the Capodimonte also includes a park. |
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4. Catacombe di San Gennaro
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| Also located in the same area as the Capodimonte Museum. Not surprisingly, Naples has an impressive amount of catacombs available to visitors, but this one is definitely worth a look. |
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| This beautiful old villa contains the National Ceramics museum, but the real reason to go here is for the building itself, and for the park area, where you can have a picnic lunch (away from the careful gaze of the park monitors, that is). |
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| This medieval castle, located in the Vomero section of Naples, stands high upon a hill overlooking the city and as a result, has the best and most breathtaking views of the city. It's a great way to end a day of sightseeing. |
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7. Dinner at D'Angelo Santa Caterina
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| Also located in Vomero, this restaurant is one of Naples' best. The romantic setting and terrific views make it all the more wonderful. |
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8. Hanging out at Piazza Bellini
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| Remnants of the ancient Greeks can be seen here, more specifically, a wall dating to the fourth century B.C. But that is not the only reason to come here--the Piazza Bellini is host to a great many shops, cafes, and bars. It's an ideal place to take in the city's bustling night life, and thus it can be a fun and invigorating way to end the perfect day in Naples. |
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