Naples can't leave you indifferent....

First of all it should be said that it is full of history, wherever you go, you see the history, people even live in the old houses made of stones... secondly, vacation in Naples if made in the period of May-September, can be a mixed one - seaside with beautiful beaches and sightseeing.

I should also mention that i was glad i took a sightseeing bus (which by the way departs from Largo Castello, Piazza Municipio), as it takes you to the place you can't reach by walking... like the route B, that takes you all along the seacoast, the Gulf of Naples, with panoramic views and volcano Vesuvius on horizon, or the route A, that takes you to the upper part of Naples, where there is The Museo di Capodimonte (with the largest park of the city - Bosco di Capodimonte)... Anyway, for those, who prefer to move on their own, there are also 2 metro lines and 4 funiculars, buses and trams, the cost of taxi is not exaggerated... there is also a small port from where you can go to the islands Capri, Ischia and Procida.

As for the place to stay, we chose B&B Orsini46, its location is perfect, right in the center, and near the embankment, the owners are very friendly and helpful, the breakfast is really lovely with a variety of choice, and the room is just wonderful...

Galleria Umberto I

As any other city of italy, Naples is great for other two things, first - shopping (beginning from the Galleria Umberto I and via Toledo full of shops and cafes), and second - delicious cuisine!!!!!!!! i should admit that i have never tried before such a tasty, flavorful and savory seafood pizza, spaghetti and risotto. There were several restaurants I liked, but unfortunately I remember the name of only one of them "O' Munacielo" in Piazza del Gesù. 

Piazza del Plebiscito

The only thing that was a little bit shocking, was to see graffiti on almost all monuments, historical buildings, houses, palaces... everywhere in the historical centre, also there were garbage piles in many streets... It didn't change my impression of Naples, but surely I didn't expect to see this.

Palazzo Reale

As for museums, palaces, castles, parks, villas, gardens, theatres, exhibitions, squares, etc, there are plenty of them in Naples. The Palazzo Reale, the Piazza del Plebiscito in front of it and San Carlo Teatro made a great impression on me. The Royal Palace is really gorgeous, when you walk in its rooms, corridors, gardens and the yard, you can easily imagine how the way of life of the royal family was here.

the view from Castel dell'Ovo

Museo Cappella Sansevero (The Sansevero Chapel Museum), also known as Santa Maria della Pietà, is famous for a masterpiece The Veiled Christ, which people from the whole world come to see. The cost of the ticket is 7 euro, and it is worthwhile. The castles that are real landmarks of Naples are Castel dell'Ovo and Maschio Angioino.

Maschio Angioino

When you walk the streets of Naples you feel its magic atmosphere, and even if it is a modern city with almost a million of inhabitants, it seems that time here goes back instead of forward. Naples can't leave you indifferent, it will capture your heart and will make you come back:)

 

Palazzo Reale