Naples was on the second line of my 12-day mini tour of Italy. To tell the truth, it was the most feared stop in Italy.. Both what I heard from those who went before and what I read on the internet had lowered my expectations for this city, which is famous for its thieves and mafia.
Places to visit in Naples, Italy : Mediterranean view from Castel Sant Elmo
While walking to Rome’s main train station for the journey to Naples at six in the morning, I said, “You are a person who lived in Istanbul.. Exaggeration.” I was suggesting myself. I didn’t know yet that Naples, where Italy tours often skip, would become my favorite Italian city among Italian cities. How beautiful you are NAPOLI..
1. Getting Started with Naples
Naples I will not be unnecessarily romantic by saying that it is a very cool and handsome city. At least at the beginning of the article; I can get a little romantic when describing the city. But I want to talk a little bit about why Naples is my favorite Italy city.
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Yes, you can visit Rome, Venice or Florence as a tourist and return home happily.. But in these cities, it is very difficult to go beyond the tourist identity; Although everything is very beautiful, it is a bit artificial.
Naples promises you what these cities cannot deliver; getting lost in your own daily life; manages to make you feel that you live the city. “The city has soul.” Naples is one of the cities with a real soul, even if I don’t want to get into the deer.. To me, one of the real Italian cities.
2. About Naples
Our first question: Where is Naples? Naples, with a population of approximately 3 million, is Italy’s third largest city; also the capital of the Campania region. The original name of Naples, located in the south of Italy, is neapolis in Greek and means “new city”.
right next to the port city, two hours south of Rome. There is still active Mount Vesuvius, which left Pompeii to ash. What about history of Naples ?
Where is Naples? Right next to the Mediterranean Sea and Vesuvius
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When it comes to Italy, the history of Naples as well. quite rich of course. The city, which was an important center for the Roman Empire, remained under the rule of the Spanish, then the Bourbon Dynasty, and finally the French during the Napoleonic era. served as the capital of the Kingdom of two Sicilies, together with Palermo. This is why it is still considered the cultural capital and starting point of Southern Italy.
Naples was also the most bombed city in Italy during the Second World War.. After the grueling war, the city is still trying to recover economically.
Must see places in Naples: Italy Pompei
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Other Italian cities have completed their transformation, history has been successfully combined with tourism. Naples, on the other hand, is different, just as I want it to be, intertwined with its history, the inhabitants of the city continue to live in houses of hundreds of years.
In Italy, those in the north do not like those in the south, those in the south do not like those in the north.. Naples, on the other hand, is perhaps the city that the Italians in the north do not like the most, according to them, the city of lazy and slow people.
Naples are not at peace with their country either; As you will notice when you travel through Italy, there are great cultural differences between the north and the south.. It’s actually not so strange when you consider that they were united only 150 years ago.
This is where in the 1990 Italian World Cup, in the quarterfinals match in NaplesMaradona said, “364 days a year in your own country. you live like a stranger; but the city of people who support Argentina against Italy after saying “I am from Naples 365 days”. After all, Maradona is the biggest hero of this city, who sleeps with football and even has a small “chapel” in his name.
To visit in Naples places: Santha Chiara Church
So what kind of place is Naples? Naples Italy is nothing like the once sterile Western European cities. For most foreigners and even Italians it is filthy, squalid, corrupt, lawless.. It is also home to the world-famous Camorra mafia.
Do you really have trousers hanging on washing lines, mountains of garbage on the streets, cars in dents and dozens of street stalls? Yes there is. But it’s all the little details that make Naples the most beautiful filthy city I’ve ever seen.. Frankly, it is a fact that we Turks also have an advantage in adapting to Naples and loving it.
3. Naples Travel Guide
Like the city itself, its architecture is chaotic. It is possible to see all kinds of architectural periods from medieval castles to Ancient Roman ruins.. Renaissance and Baroque styles dominate the old town.. It doesn’t take even 5 minutes to get from the Spanish Quarter, full of stuccoed houses, to decent Chiaia, where luxury restaurants and people go jogging.. I will explain all of them in detail below.
Places to visit in Naples: Piazza del Plebiscito
Naples is, as its inhabitants say, “la città dalle mille contraddizioni”, that is, the city of 1000 contradictions.. Wouldn’t it always be more enjoyable to photograph cities with such a unique culture-texture-smell?
By the way, Naples is also very cheap.. You can fill your stomach with amazing pizzas, pastries or fries for incredibly small amounts.. In addition, Centro Storico, that is, the “Old town”, is on the UNESCO World Heritage list and its narrow streets are free to visit.
In my opinion, the best part of Italian cities is walking around these narrow streets.. Walking along wide, chaotic boulevards certainly doesn’t give me the same pleasure.. But is it Naples?
Naples highlights: Centro Storico streets
As for language, Naples’ It’s a little difficult to find someone who speaks English, including teenagers.. If it’s any consolation, Italians say knowing Italian doesn’t help either.. “Neapolitan” the language spoken by the local people is quite different from Italian.
Don’t mind those who call the city dangerous: they are more friendly and helpful than Italians in northern cities. A Neapolitan uncle in his sixties walked me a long way down the castle so I could find the right stairs.. People, old and young, are number 10.
By the way, everyone I told I was Turkish treated me very warmly.. All those who came to Istanbul talked about how similar they are to Naples.. After seeing Naples, I am sure you will liken it.
4. How to get to Naples?
How to get to Naples? How is city transportation provided in Naples? If you were to ask how to get from Rome to Naples, there are actually many ways, but the most preferred one is the train.. so did i. The train station is in a very central location, it took me 15 minutes to walk to the hostel.
In general, everywhere is within walking distance.. Just going up to the castle can be a bit tiring. They have funiculars for that too; but the funiculars can be quite difficult to find, they are a bit of an alley. Without further ado, let me explain everything about transportation in Naples :
Italy Naples map: Naples Airport-Train station-Centro Storico
Airport: Your landing airport will be “Naples Capodichino Airport”. 6 km from the city center. You can reach the airport by shuttle (Naples Alibus Airport Shuttle, 4 euros if you buy from the bus driver, 3 euros if you buy from the kiosks with tabacchi on it, there is a tabacchi that sells this ticket at the airport) or by taxi.
Taxis Expensive like the rest of Europe. The price of transportation to the city center by taxi is fixed. There is a sign next to the stop where you want to go and the price.
There are direct flights from Istanbul to Naples, especially by THY.. To find cheap flights, please see our article.
Train: Naples Centrale train station is in the heart of the city. It takes 15-20 minutes at most to walk to the city center.. There is also a tourist information office where you can ask everything.. If your plan is clear, it is also useful to get it 1-2 months in advance.. You can get your ticket from the trenitalia.com website. If you have an interrail ticket, you can get on trains in Italy without paying. What is Interrail, we explained in our article.
Familiar landscapes on the streets of Naples
Bus: Bus in intercity transport is quite new for Italy. Rome to Naples is not very cheap compared to trains in bus transportation. Although it stops right next to the train station in Naples, it is a little off from where it leaves in Rome.. There are two companies: Flixbus and Baltour. You can provide transportation with these companies. One way prices are around 5 Euros.
Blablacar: A car sharing application also available in our country. We can call it the transportation version of Airbnb.. It can make a lot of sense, especially if you’re traveling last minute.. You can also use it comfortably in Italy.
City transportation: You can use the bus, tram and metro.. A single ticket is valid for 90 minutes and is 1.50 euros; A ticket valid for one day is 4.50 euros. If you ask if there is a need, in fact there is not.. at least i didn’t use it. Some of the only metro stops are works of modern art.. A one-time subway ticket can be purchased to see them. You can get more information on this subject from Wikipedia.
5. What to eat and drink in Naples?
What to eat in Naples? What is Naples famous for? What are Italian dishes? Words are not enough for Napoli’s pizzas. Ok, it’s not just pizza, Naples Italy offers you incredible tastes at an affordable price; but the pizza is truly amazing.
No, I’m not exaggerating, they’re also huge. The difference becomes apparent after eating in Naples. The great Italian pizzas you’ve had before in Rome or Florence aren’t that great. It’s also backpacker friendly for the price.
Pizza in Naples = Happiness
Naples cuisine is largely bears the scars of the poor working class. The famous Italian lahmacun pizza was actually a dish originating in Naples and consumed quite often by the working class.. There is also an interesting story of his transfer from poor Naples tables to world cuisine:
The Italian Queen Margherita Teresa Giovanna, who visited Naples in 1889, prepared for her by the Neapolitan chef Raffaele Esposito, consisting of tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Serving the pizza attributed to the flag.
The queen loves pizza and sends a letter to the chef Esposito about how much she likes the pizza.. Pizza is also known as “Margherita” and enters the world cuisine.
You can see the letter on the door of Pizzeria Brandi, where Esposito is the chef.. And if you like mozzarella, don’t go back to Naples without eating it, what they call mozzarella di bufala is the last point cheese can reach.
Napoli shopping: Huge pastas
With the effect of being by the sea, seafood dishes form an important part of Naples cuisine.. Neapolitan pastas are also mostly seafood.. But the biggest feature of Naples, apart from pizza, is the cheap and delicious street snacks sold in small kiosks or carts:
Potato croquettes, pizza al forno (small plain pizza, you can have it as a late breakfast), panino napoletano (small dough with pork, cheese, egg), arancini (Italian kibbeh), parmigiana di melanzane (fried eggplant with cheese) and frittatine.
I saved the best for last.. This little food, which can be summarized as pasta with meat, was the only street food in the world that I wish was in Turkey.
For dessert; You can try or even try Neapolitan desserts such as sfogliatelle (eat, eat), baba (I think we can say rum bread kadayif) and pastiera (a kind of pie).
Naples dessert: Sfogliatelle
As a beverage; The very yellow lemon liqueur called Limoncello is very famous in Naples.. For the best limoncello and more, be sure to visit Limoné in the heart of the old town. Free tasting is also possible.
Also, we can say that lemon is the most popular fruit of Naples.. There’s a lemonade on every corner. Homemade wines in restaurants are also very cheap and delicious.. Like pizza, coffee is considered the best in Italy, and as a person who can’t distinguish between coffee flavors, I can’t comment.
So which restaurant in Naples to eat at?
The places I’ve listed below are all in Centro Storico.
Da Michele: The pizzeria where Julia Roberts dined in the movie Eat, Pray and Love. There are only two types of pizza: Pizza margherita (with extra mozzarella cheese) and marinara (without mozzarella cheese only tomato).
There is always a queue in front of the hallice pizzeria from the artisan restaurant. If you accept to eat on the street instead of eating at the table inside, you don’t have to wait in line.. I always preferred the latter.. Pizza is legendary. Attention: Closed on Sundays.
Where to eat in Naples? Da Michele
Di Matteo: Again, pizzeria, there are pizzas with more toppings besides the standard margherita. Believe me, I don’t know which one is better, I can’t choose. Apart from pizza, you can also find the best examples of the street snacks I mentioned above.
Decumano 31: They have amazing fries. The inhabitants of the city already eat from here.. Take-away, by the way, as I said, the cuisine of Naples is the cuisine of the poor, it is the work of the people, it is very tasty.. Inexpensive.
Sorbillo: Another pizza “temple”. Again, you can find pizzas with different toppings.
This time we get the pizza from Sorbillo.
Il Ritrovo dei Sapori: A delicatessen rather than a restaurant you can go to when you get bored of pizza.. A great place to taste pure Italian flavors. Be sure to try the black mozzarella. It is also possible to find vegetarian dishes.. Let me give vegetarians a shout out, as food can be difficult to find in Naples. O Grin and Il Viaggitore there are two other inexpensive and popular vegetarian options.
Patisserie Capparelli: The bakery where you can eat the best desserts in Naples. You can find everything from local desserts to traditional Italian delicacies like tiramisu.
What is Naples famous for? Daddy’s dessert.
Ice Cream Shop can’t be if I don’t recommend it: Polo Nord, very close to Da Michele, on the seaside at the foot of Egg Castle ROL Gelateria and Fantasia Gelati in Via Toledo are ice cream shops that I have tried and liked
6. Naples Hotels
Where to stay in Naples? What are my recommendations for Naples hotels?
Naples is very cheap compared to the rest of Italy, especially to the north. The two hostels I will count are in the old city.. If you want to share the same room with others, their prices vary between 12-20 euros.. There was no difference between weekdays and weekends, at least in winter and spring; If it’s summer, I’m not sure, but there probably are.
Naples hotels
Before you decide where to stay, overseas budget accommodation methods I also recommend you to take a look at our article.. You can see all the sites we use there. Coming to my recommendations:
My Naples Hostel Recommendations
- You can review the names of all the hostels I’ll enumerate now, either on the Hostelworld.com link or by clicking on the names I have given below.
- The best and most famous hostel in Naples, Hostel of the Sun, where you can stay for 12 euros per night. The price of a bed in a 10-bed dormitory starts from 12 euros. If you want to stay in a private room, the prices go up to 35-40 euros.. His score is exactly 8.7
- Slightly worse; but a more suitable alternative for private rooms is 6 small rooms.
Naples Low Budget Hotel Recommendations
- GuestHouse Marcanto is a great choice with 140 TL per night for 2 people. Its business score is 9.6 out of 10 and its location score is 10.0.
- B&B Chez Moi, if it is a hotel with 8.1 and accommodation for 2 people per night, how much? 147 TL. Very close to Naples Train Station. Ideal for those who want to stay close to the station.
Naples Mid Budget Hotel Recommendations
- B&B Anna’s Family Terrace, at the heart of the city with a price of 280 TL per night, very close to the train station. Average score is 9.2 and location score is 9.4.. The location score is 9.9.
Naples Italy hotels
Naples High Budget Hotel Recommendations
- Hotel NapoliMia, prices for accommodation in this 9.4-rated hotel start from 400 TL per night. The 4-star hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Naples.
- Pallazo Alabardieri, as the name suggests, is a palace.. In the Chiaia neighborhood of Naples, which we can call Nişantaşı. Nightly prices are around 450 TL.
- The famousHoliday Inn also has businesses in Naples. Nightly prices start from 403 TL.
I can recommend you to rent a house or a room from Airbnb apart from the hostels and hotels I have mentioned.. Airbnb is quite common in Naples. They also offer a good opportunity to meet locals and get word of mouth advice about the city.. While staying, try to stay away from the city center as much as possible.
7. Entertainment-Shopping-Nightlife in Naples
Where to shop in Naples? What to buy for souvenirs in Naples?
Via Toledo, ie Toledo Street is the main shopping street of Naples. There is everything from famous brands to small boutique shops. If you think you should check out Mango or Zara abroad, they’re all on this street.. It is completely closed to car passes at certain hours.. Via Chiaia, on the other hand, is a slightly more elegant street full of luxury stores.
Must see in Naples places: Via San Gregorio Armeno
In the heart of the old town, there is a street called Via San Gregorio Armeno. Nicknamed Christmas Street, that’s because most shops sell it for Christmas related items.. Since it is in such a central place, there is also a shop selling souvenirs.. Finally, if you are into seafood markets, do not miss Porta Nolana Market.. Here are the things to buy from Naples in summary:
- Limoncello
- Classic souvenirs such as magnets, small glasses, badges are not more expensive than 4-5 euros.. Apart from these, there are many Christmas decorations in Naples.. You can buy ornaments that are not available elsewhere.
- Especially on Via San Gregorio Armeno you will see a lot of little red peppers and a figure of a man in a white suit wearing a hooded mask. Red peppers act as an evil eye bead to protect them from evil eyes; the hooded and masked man is the mascot of the city.
- Huge colorful pastas from any market for 2 euros
- Maradona-related items for Maradona-lovers
- Football games of cities like me go to For anyone who collects their team’s badges, the Napoli team has a store in Molo Beverello Port.
What about Napoli? taken? Cornicello: Nazar’s version of the evil eye bead
How is the entertainment and nightlife in Naples? What to do in Naples?
Italy The city of Naples is as lively and lively at night as it is during the day.. Via Cisterna dell’Olio, near Via Toledo, is home to small but extremely lively venues. If you want to hang out with local students, there are many bars and bohemian places on Via Paladino near the university.
Piazza Bellini in the old town is another bohemian setting. You know, the place where it is written in travel books that you can join the heated discussions of musicians, artists, writers and intellectuals and listen to a jazz concert with wine.. For those looking for something less active and comfortable, stylish “enoteca” or wine bars in Chiaia neighborhood is the right address.. Finally, there are beaches a little far from the city center.. During the summer, parties are held at the “beach clubs” on these beaches. A few places I’ve liked or heard of:
Bourbon street jazz club: A nice jazz bar in Piazza Bellini.
Shanti ART MUSIK BAR
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Superfly Soulbar: This small bar also plays trance music on Via Cisterna dell’Olio, unlike other places the music is less. If you want to chat while having fun, you can try this place.
Galleria 19: Playing lounge and downbeat music, this bar is very popular among university students.
Arenile: The beach club closest to the city center. You can enjoy the disco on the sand.
8. Places to visit in Naples
“Where to visit in Naples? Where are the places to visit in Naples?” It’s time to answer the questions.. I stayed 4 days; but since most travelers don’t spare more than 2 days, I prepared a 2 day compressed Naples tour with the most important points. Other places I’ve visited are optional.. and 4. I listed it under the heading of the day. My Naples travel notes:
Italy map Naples: Naples attractions map
- Church of Santa Chiara
- Capella Sansevero
- Duomo
- Pio Monte della Misericordia
- Via San Gregorio Armeno
- Church of Gesu Nuovo
- Toledo Street
- Plebiscito Square and the Church of San Franceso di Paola
- Pompeii
- Sant Elmo Castle
- Chiaia
- Castel dell’Ovo (Egg Castle)
- Procida
- Quartieri Spagnoli (Spanish Quarter)
- Castel Nuovo
- Galleria Borbonica (Location) six tours)
- Porta Nolana Market
Pio Monte della Misericordia: Centro Storico for a stroll I’m starting from the old city. The old city consists of 3 main streets and small must-see streets and squares interspersed around them.. All the places to visit on the first day are here.. I’m going to Pio Monte della Misericordia first.
This is actually 17. century church, also museum. Not much is visible from the outside. But as a Caravaggio fan, I couldn’t pass up the famous painting inside. 5 euros for under 25s, 7 euros for full admission. They give free audioguide with it. Even if it is not seen for those who are not interested.
Modern art views from the Naples subway
San Genarro Statue : Just across from this small church is the statue of San Genarro, the patron saint of Naples (English St.. Janarius) statue. It’s no surprise that Genarro is the most popular boy name in Naples.. There is an interesting myth about the blood of San Gennaro.. Since the blood is preserved in the Duomo, I will explain it below.
Duomo: With the admiration of the Caravaggio painting and the regret of 5 euros, I walk on the main street of the old city, namely Tribunali Street, which is my next stop, the Duomo. I arrive at. Italians call the main cathedral of the city the Duomo. Unfortunately, Naples’ Duomo is not as beautiful as Florence’s; but at least it’s free.
Where to visit in Naples: Duomo. There are many places to visit in Naples.
The blood of San Gennaro is also stored in a bottle in the Duomo.. The coagulated blood is self-watering on September 19 and December 16 each year. In these two days, the Duomo is filled with an incredible crowd, if you are in Naples at that time, you can try your luck.
If you ask what scientists call it, of course they are lying.. According to them, what was hidden in the bottle was a mixture obtained from a volcanic stone and egg shell, which was found in abundance around Mount Vesuvius, by the alchemist who worked for the King of Naples when he built this cathedral.. It’s up to you to believe in miracles or not.
By the way, there are many beautiful streets and buildings that I did not list in this list and that are not included in the guides as places to visit.. So, just like me, get lost in the streets of the old city and take a look at every street and square.. I’m sure you’ll find something different around every corner.. Sometimes it’s better to explore alone than to write one by one…
Places to visit in Naples: Piazza del Gesu Nuovo
Via San Gregorio Armeno: Next stop is San Gregorio Armeno street. I would also recommend you to stop by Limone, which I mentioned about limoncello on the Tribunali, just before you turn into the street.. Again, I buy the Maradona magnet that I have set my mind to find and buy such a shop.. I can’t stand the insistence of the seller and throw a little red pepper worth 50 cents in my bag to protect me from the evil eye.
By the way, there are very interesting Christmas items in the shops, I say check it out even if you don’t buy it.. On the way to Sansevero Chapel, which is the next stop, there is Bar Nilo on the way.. This is where the Maradona Chapel is, on the outer wall of which all football enthusiasts take pictures.. When the owner takes a photo without buying anything, it looks a little bad, but we are students, brother.
Transportation between Rome and Naples is generally provided by trains.. If you ask how many hours between Rome and Naples, it takes about 2 hours.
Capella Sansevero: Again, I’m stuck between spending my money and not spending it, but I say when will I come again.. The pride of the chapel is “Cristo velato”, that is, the veiled Christ statue.
The statue is famous around the world and is considered the pinnacle of sculpture art.. As if Jesus in the marble block will rise from behind the veils.. The sculpture, whose photographs I admire without seeing itself, is truly magnificent.
There are also two mysterious skeletons called “Anatomical machines” downstairs.. If I said skeleton, it’s not just bone; There are also heart and veins.. Admission is 5 euros for under 25s, 7 euros full fee, closed on Tuesdays.
Places to see in Naples: Maradona Chapel, yes, I thought it was bigger too.
Santa Chiara Church: After leaving the chapel, I first unwind in San Domenico Maggiore square and drink espresso. By the way, let me talk about the coffee bar culture for those who have not been to Italy before.
These places where you drink coffee are also called bars.. There is an area with both tables and bar stools, just like in the bars we know.. You have to pay for the regular coffee on the bar stool, drink it immediately and get up.. If you want to sit for a long time, you go to the table and pay an extra fee of 2-4 euros for the table.
There is also an imposing church that gives its name to this square.. I’m lazy and continue to Santa Chiara Church. 14. This century-old gothic church also has a wonderful courtyard.. The serenity of watching the children running around in the courtyard combines with the pleasure of being on the roads and the sweet coolness of the afternoon.. I continue towards Via Toledo.
Interior of Santa Chiara Church
On my right as I walk Gesu Nuovo Church. Its exterior is of a unique kind, not flat like other churches, but consists of small pyramids protruding from the wall.. There are also small symbols on these pyramids.. As such, there was a legend that the building was a Masonic church.
Sir, these pyramid shapes protected the church from negative forces, and even a bomb dropped at the bottom of the church during the Second World War did not explode.
In 2010, scientists found that these symbols are Aramaic (an ancient language also spoken by Jesus) letters, and they all correspond to one note.. When you read them all from left to right, an hour-long composition emerged.. By the way, the square that the church overlooks and named after is one of the meeting points of university students and tourists at night.
Naples tour suggestions: Gesu Nuovo Church and its tiny pyramids
Via Toledo (Toledo Street): This street, which we can call Naples’ Istiklal Street, is very crowded in the evening. I’m buying ice cream while the smells of frying and olive oil spread.. I walk down to the seaside for the sunset.
Towards the end of the street you encounter the Galleria Umberto I with its impressive glass ceiling. I say don’t pass without taking a look at the ceiling inside. There is one last place I need to see before reaching the sea.
Plebiscito Square and San Franceso di Paola Church: For those who have seen the Pantheon in Rome and come here a copy of the church Pantheon, as you can tell immediately. The long wings of the church surround the Plebiscito Square, the inside of the church, which looks beautiful from the outside, is quite empty.
Naples guide: Piazza del Plebiscito
On the other side of the square is the Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace), built by the Spanish when they ruled Naples. Now it’s sunset time. Walking down I can spot Mount Vesuvius on my left. The Mediterranean greets me with all its dark blue.
Pompei: I leave my hostel for Pompeii early in the morning.. Actually, a separate article is needed to describe this place.. I will talk briefly here. 3 million people visit the ancient Roman city, which was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79.
Italy Naples Pompei: Decumanus (Rome) city, the main street in the east-west direction)
Before the inhabitants of the city knew what it was, they were buried under a layer of ash and lava.. What makes this city invaluable from an archaeological point of view is that the ash and lava layer preserves the structures almost exactly as they remained from those times.. We owe everything we know about everyday life in the Roman Empire to this city.
From the brothel to the public toilet; from fast-food restaurants to traffic signs; from the stadium to the text “beware there is a dog”. What attracts the most attention is the people who petrify in quotes.
While some may think that people are petrified by rudeness, the ash that surrounds the corpses that actually exist becomes hard and petrified.. When an Italian archaeologist thought to fill the ash layer surrounding the corpses, those “petrified” people emerged.
Napoli Pompei: “ petrified people”
How do you get from Naples to Pompeii? You reach the ancient city by the Circumvesuviana train, which also passes under the Naples Train Station and whose last stop is Sorrento.. Naples Train Station is the second stop of this train and it gets crowded with tourists.. As a matter of fact, this is the place where you should be afraid of stealing the most.
It’s okay as long as you don’t look like a confused tourist who has lost his way.. In the meantime, there will always be Germans or Japanese who seem more touristy and richer than you.
To avoid the crowds, you can go to the Porta Nolana stop where the train starts.. If you ask how many km from Naples to Pompei, it is about 25 km and the train journey takes 40 minutes.
There is a train every half hour, one way ticket is 3.20 euros.. The entrance fee to the ancient city is 11 euros, a discounted ticket is 5.50 euros, and it is valid for EU citizens under the age of 25, as in almost all of Italy.. I tried my luck, I almost succeeded; but when I asked for my passport at the last moment, I had to pay the full price.
Remember that it’s free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month.. Finally, take water and something to eat with you, I think, you will spend about 3-4 hours among the ruins and the cafe inside is quite a pile.
Naples tours: Italy Pompei
Sant Elmo Castle: I’m back in Naples in the afternoon. I’ll go up to the castle overlooking the city. There are three different funiculars departing from different points of the city and reaching this hill; but walking is the best. Narrow streets winding up the hill by the old town. There is a chaos in the streets that I like.
The laundry hanging on the balconies and the children playing football among the spilled cars make people happy for no reason.. Lost in an unnecessary Naples romanticism, the houses end, the road gets steeper and I find myself in front of the San Certosa Museum.. Inside there are works by Neapolitan artists. Bypassing here, I enter the Sant Elmo Castle.
Centro Storico view from Castel Sant Elmo
The view of the castle built in the shape of a star is unique. The old town on one side and the Mediterranean on the other.. The best time to visit is after 4 pm, admission is free after that and the evening sun gives you the opportunity for amazing photos. Admiring the Mediterranean again, this time I start descending from the opposite side.
Chiaia: In this part of the city live the rich. There are luxury villas, expensive cars, and most importantly, parks.. I have not seen much greenery in Naples, and it is not surprising that most of it is in the neighborhood of the wealthy.. I later learned that the ostentatious mansions on these hills of the city belonged to members of the mafia.
Things to do in Naples: Watching the sunset with a view of Castel dell’Ovo .
Castel dell’Ovo (Egg Castle): I’m at the seaside again, opposite Castel dell’Ovo, or Egg Castle. Once a small island on the beach, it was a small castle rising on a peninsula that was filled by the sea and connected to the land by a narrow road.
While the castle was being built, it was placed on an enchanted egg foundation to support the structure, hence the name of the castle.. Free to enter. After visiting this place, I can now rest and have a drink by the sea and watch the sunset.
I 1. I reserved the whole day for Centro Historico because I liked it so much; but you can quickly see all the places I have mentioned above in half a day.. Your plan is up to you. These places are optional because they are less touristic.. and 4. I listed it under the title day.
Naples’ macaroon is not famous of course, but I couldn’t resist when the colors were so beautiful.
Procida: I will contradict my previous sentence, but this place is actually quite touristic.. But since it’s an island, going means time and money.. Whether it’s on Buzfeed or on onedio, this is the island where the colorful houses in the article “20 Fascinating Places Not Many People Know But You Must See” are located, and it’s a lie that not many people go there. gives a feeling. I definitely recommend you take the time to visit.. Also, “Talented Mr.. Ripley” was shot on this island and Ischia. There is a detailed guide on the internet describing the locations of the movie.
You will see two different port names in Naples: Molo Beverello and Calata di Porta di Massa. The fact that their names are different is just to create confusion.
The two ports are actually adjacent, at most 100 meters apart.. Fast ferries called hydrofoil from Molo Beverello; Ferries depart from Calata die Porta di Massa, which are slower, cheaper and also take a car.
Naples tour: Delicious View of Procida
Hydrofoils arrive at Procida in 40 minutes, cost 18 euros. The ferry takes an hour and costs 14.50 euros.. By the way, the prices I gave are approximate, they play a lot from season to season together with the departure times. Especially in summer, it is also useful to make a reservation a few days in advance, there may not be any space.
Quartiere spagnoli (Spanish Quarter): Actually, you pass here when you go up to the castle by the old city.. This is where the laundry hangs and the children play football; but if you say you want to get lost in it, you need to spend more time.
The poor district to the north of Toledo Street is like our navigable Tarlabaşı.. While the Spaniards were ruling the city, they deployed the soldiers they brought to suppress the rebellions here.
In time, the soldiers were withdrawn, and this district became famous as the poorest and most dangerous district of the city. I did not see any danger, I took very nice photos; But if you don’t like these kinds of places, it’s better to stay away.. You can also take the funicular to the castle.
Pompei brothel (+18)
Castel Nuovo: When you look up from the harbor, this imposing castle will immediately attract your attention.. It was built in the 16th century, and various additions were made during the Spanish period.. This name, which means “New Castle”, has been given to distinguish it from other castles that have already been built.. I did not enter the city museum, which costs 6 euros to enter.
Galleria Borbonica: This place was a big surprise, I never expected such a place.. I think this underground tunnel, which was built for escape, should be much more recognizable.. King of Bourbon 2. Ferdinand was afraid that the revolutionary people of Naples would revolt.. For this reason, the construction of the gateway was started in 1853, so that the members of the royal family could escape in case of a rebellion.
The architect of the tunnel, instead of starting everything from scratch, 16. He also added underground water cisterns from the century to the construction.. But two years later, when the Bourbons lost Naples, the construction of the tunnel stopped.. The empty tunnels were also used as a shelter and hospital to escape air attacks during the Second World War.
There are many memories from these periods, especially antique cars and motorcycles.. You can only visit this place with tours.. The standard tour is 10 euros and does not require reservation.
Adventure tours with zipline are more expensive and require reservation in advance.. Tours are only available on certain days and times.. Before you go, you can get information from their website.
Naples Italy historical places: Galleria Borbonica
Porta Nolana Market: The market takes its name from Porta Nolana, the medieval city gate at its entrance. I try to go to such food markets in every city I go to.. I think they form an important part of the local culture.
When Naples becomes a port city, the most sold item in the market is seafood.. There are lots of little places to grab a bite when the wonderful smell of olive oil and garlic makes your stomach growl.. It is also possible to try ethnic delicacies, especially Sri Lankan cuisine.. There are a considerable number of Sri Lankans in Naples.
Let me also mention Artecard at the end of the travel guide.. With this card, you can enter 2 museums for free, including Pompeii.. 3. Starting from the museum, there are various discounts on the regular price.. Naples public transport and the Circumvesuviana train are also included in the artecarda, so it’s free.
Italy Naples tours
I did not get this card because I decided not to use the metro as a result of careful calculations.. Did I do well? I didn’t do very well. I spent less than I would have if I had bought the card; but that’s why I couldn’t visit the Naples Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli).
My fault was that I hadn’t heard of the Galleria Borbonico before I came, so I didn’t take it into account. If you’re going to stay as long as I am, if you want to enter most places, and if you’re over 25, take it.
I’m going to travel a few places; but I can use public transportation whenever I want.. At least you will have peace of mind about public transportation.
Make your own account again, of course.. They also give a brochure with detailed information about all historical buildings free of charge.. I tried to buy the cheaper card for 18-25 year olds, but they didn’t give it because I’m not an EU citizen.. You can try your luck again.
9. How many days should we stay in Naples?
How many days should we stay in Naples? Actually, only 2 days is enough for Naples. But if we take into account Pompeii, it would be more appropriate to allocate 2.5 days.. 2 days with Pompeii can be a bit tight and prevent you from enjoying the city enough. If you want to go to Procida and Ischia islands, you need to add 1 more day.
Naples shopping: Via Chiaia
I stayed 4 days and went to Procida too. My plan was to stay for 3 days; but I was so happy with the city that I cut off the rest of the trip and reserved one more day for this wonderful city.. Naples is a city where 2 days will be more than enough for some and 4 days will not be enough for some.
10. What should not be left without doing in Naples?
- PIZZA!!! Definitely try more than one pizzeria.
- Pompeii strong> see it, be sure to learn about the city before you go, believe me, it’s much more fun to travel on purpose.
- Turn around Centro Storico.
- Sant Elmo Castle and try to find the places you visit from above.
- Sit on the rocks by the sea and watch the sunset (I think with beer/wine ± chips).
- Quartieri Spagnoli’s
- strong> get lost in the narrow streets of laundry hanging and take pictures of the kids.
- Wander the Tunnel Borbonico, I haven’t seen another example.
- If money isn’t too much of a problem < See the The Veiled Statue of Christ in the strong>Sansevero Chapel
- Procida Island behind you.
- Sorry but again I have to write pizza first, we have a love at first sight.
- Quite different from the rest of Europe, even a little exotic.
- If you live abroad or are in the middle of a long interrail adventure, it can make you feel at home a little bit.
- The streets are very photogenic for once.
- You can see that dirty cities are beautiful too.
- There is a sea. How bad can cities with seas be?
- Live, bustling, chaotic; The city is living in the moment and enjoying life.
- It is less touristic than other famous Italian cities, and you are in touch with local people while visiting.
- I was planning to go to the Archaeological Museum of Naples after visiting Pompeii; because all the historical artifacts unearthed there are exhibited in this museum.. But I couldn’t balance my student budget, and of course I have the artecard error I mentioned above.. By the way, replicas of some artifacts can be seen while visiting the ancient city; but the truth of most of them is displayed in this museum.
- I haven’t been to Ischia either. Since it was not summer, I chose to go only to Procida Island.. You can continue here after Procida or go directly to this island from Naples.. Since Ischia is quite large, it is useful to look at departure times in advance and plan accordingly.. “Talented Mr.. I remind you again that the movie “Ripley” was shot here with Procida.
- Another island option is Capri. Transportation between Naples and Capri island is also provided from the two main ports of the city. From the port of Molo Beverello to 19 euros in 50 minutes by hydrofoil; From the port of Calata di Porta di Massa, you can reach the island by ferry in 80 minutes for 13 euros.. You can check this website for departure times. Announced to those who will go to Capri Island.
- Her brother, who is less famous than Pompeii, suffered the same fate Unfortunately I couldn’t see Herculaneum. The train to Pompeii stops here first. The name of the stop is Ercolano Scavi. If you are going to visit both Pompeii and here, the artecard pays off.
Places to visit in Naples: Quartieri Spagnoli
Do not return without doing these and exploring the streets.. Life is on the street!
11. What route to follow in Italy?
Where are the touristic places in Italy? Italy is a very big country, or rather a very full one, to visit for once.. In my opinion, the most logical trip to Italy is to divide the country into parts and visit different Italian cities at different times.
Italy Rome Naples tour
In this case, combining Naples, which is generally preferred, with a Rome tour, and Amalfi Coasts if there is time.. 7-8 days will be enough for all. Even I couldn’t do it, but if you combine it with a Sicily tour, it’s inedible.
Italy south coast: Amalfi tour
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There are very frequent trains between these 3 regions.. Transportation between small towns of Amalfi, Italy, is provided by SITA buses.. If you ask “How to get from Naples to Amalfi, how many km from Naples to Sorrento”: Sorrento is 50 km away; You can reach the Circumvesuviana train in 1 hour, and then you can visit the magnificent Southern Italian coast with SITA buses.
I know many travelers who visit Rome and Amalfi and use Naples only as a transit point.. Give this generally underrated city a chance without prejudice. Forget the very dangerous stories. There is much more to this city than is told.
12. Why go to Naples?
Places to visit in Naples: San Domenico Maggiore Square
13. How much does a trip to Naples cost?
As I said before, Naples is very cheap compared to the rest of Italy, especially the north.. I think it is one of the luckiest cities in Europe when it comes to cheap and good food.
Places to see in Naples: Castel Nuovo
Transportation: Calculating this part is a bit difficult; because most people come by train from Rome like I do. If you ask how many km from Rome to Naples, it is approximately 225 km.. Although THY reduces the number of flights to Naples, it still flies. But the prices are not very cheap as I am the only company flying to this city. It is difficult to find Istanbul-Naples flight tickets for less than 500 liras.
You can take three types of trains when coming from Rome.. If you have left to buy tickets to the last minute, local trains called “regional velocce” are the cheapest, 12.40 euros, their duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes.
If you know for sure which train you will take 1-2 months in advance. “Intercity” trains start at 9.80 euros, and get more expensive as the travel date approaches. Journey time 2 hours. I used it.
Vacation in Italy: Naples by the sea
“Frecciabianca” in advance, they start from 19 euros and increase as the travel date approaches.. Duration 1 hour 15 minutes. To buy train tickets in advance or to check the departure times, you should check the website of Trenitalia.
Food: Very cheap. There is a fridge in the hostels, you can prepare your own breakfast in the hostel for 1-2 euros with what you buy from the market outside, some hostels already include breakfast.. If you want to have breakfast like the Italians with an espresso, a napolitana (the rectangular and chocolate croissant), it costs about 2 euros.
Margherita pizza 4-6 euro, those with materials go up to 10 euros. A nice meal in restaurants called trattoria is around 10 euros.. Since I eat pizza 24/7, I never exceeded 15 euros a day, even with snacks.
Galleria Umberto I with its wonderful glass ceiling
Accommodation: I stayed in a hostel for 15 euros. More crowded dormitories were as low as 12 euros. It is useful to consider that they increase the prices in the summer season and on the weekends.
The Hostel of The Sun I stayed at was a real hostel with its breakfasts, free walking tours, wii and playstation.. Especially in Italy, places with hostel names can turn out to be small hotels.. If you are looking for a real hostel atmosphere where you can mingle with strangers, research thoroughly before you go.. By typing Hostel of The Sun, you can check the prices from this link.
By the way, there is another important and sad detail.. You have to pay a tax from tourists, which is called City tax, which is not included in the accommodation price of the hotels.. 1 euro per person per night. Unfortunately, most Italian cities have this tax, for example in Rome 3.5 euros.
Places to visit in Naples, Italy: Sea in Porta Nolana crops
Fun: To be honest, I didn’t stay out too late. If you want to drink in a simple place outside, you can buy beer at the normal price (1.5-2 euro) at Market Cafeterias and they fill it in plastic glasses and give it to you.. Prices in entertainment venues nearly double. If you’re staying in a hostel, “pub crawl” is your best friend when it comes to having cheap fun and mingling with people.
Shopping: All the international brands we know are on Toledo Street. The prices are the same, I can even say a little more expensive than us. All kinds of souvenirs are in Via San Gregorio Armeno; Magnets are 1-2 Euro.. You can get by with less than that. I did not include museums, Pompeii or the islands.. If you are lucky, you will be in the city on the first Sunday of the month and you can visit most of the museums for free.
14. When to go to Naples?
When is the best time to go to Naples? What’s the weather like in Naples? To give a clear date, I think it’s May.. Both the weather is not very hot yet and most of the festivals in the city take place in May, especially the famous wine festival.. Since the Italian climate we know is in the south enough, Naples can be visited at any time, including winter.
South Italy travel: streets of Naples. Among the touristic places of Naples.
If you go in the summer, the cost will increase as you go on holiday, and you will walk under the temperature that can reach 45 degrees, explore the city and try to enjoy it.. In addition, most of the people living in the city go on vacation in August, so a significant part of the shops and restaurants are closed.
15. What are the things I haven’t done in Naples but can suggest you?
Italy tour: Archaeological Museum of Naples
In the Museum there is also the very famous Secret Room Exhibit.. Erotic paintings and sculptures from Pompeii, especially from the brothel, are exhibited here.. The entrance fee of the museum is 8 euro, free for everyone on the first Sunday of the month. closed on tuesdays. Other Naples museums to visit are: Certosa e Museo di San Martino and Museo di Capodimonte.
Naples Archaeological Museum: Alexander Mosaic
Italy tour: Naples Capri island
Now jet set doesn’t spend their vacations here; but from what i heard it is still very expensive. If you say you have a little too much money, the view of the island is magnificent, you can go even just for the sunset.. Again, I chose not to go because it was not summer.
Italy Capri is also home to the Grotta Azurra, the blue cave, which has plenty of photos on the internet.. There are two alternatives to reach this cave: taking a tour from Marina Grande, the main port of the city, or taking a bus to the nearest stop to the cave and boarding the boats there.
Southern Italy tours: Herculaneum
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Pompei, this was a small port city and also a summer vacation spot for the wealthy Romans.. Since the ash pile was cleared earlier, people living later settled here earlier.. Therefore, due to the small city on it, the excavations can progress much more slowly, and even not at all recently.. Residents of the city were also refusing to be paid to move elsewhere.
By the way, even if you’re not going to go here, to better understand what daily life was like in the Roman Empire, the BBC’ I strongly recommend you to watch ‘the other pompeii: life and death in herculaneum’.
- For hiking lovers, let me also write Mount Vesuvius. Although the volcano is active, it is a navigable national park. Skip the EVA buses from Pompeii or Herculaneum and reach the entrance of the national park. There they give you a map with 9 trails on it, the rest is yours.. The most popular is the trail number 5 that leads to the crater.
A trip to Italy: Amalfi Beaches. Amalfi is one of the most famous places in Italy
- When you’re so close, I say see the Amalfi Coast. I actually traveled; but I’m also writing here just to remind you, as it will be an Amalfi travel post.. So where is the Amalfi Coast? About an hour south of Naples. Sorrento Italy, the first northern city on the Amalfi Coast. Transportation between Naples and Sorrento is provided by the Circumvesuviana train.. Do not worry. I will write them when I have the opportunity.
16. My warnings about traveling to Naples
- Summer is really hot. Traveling under the scorching sun can be very challenging.
- Most restaurants and shops are closed for 2-4 weeks in August.
- Stores are closed on Sunday like the rest of Europe.
- Everywhere that Naples is dangerous; you will even read that you have to put the camera in your bag immediately after taking the photo.. I couldn’t see any difference from other big cities. In fact, one of the snatching incidents I witnessed live in Italy was in Rome and the other in Siena.. The city may seem chaotic; but frankly, I think the city has an unnecessary reputation for theft.
Nasty but beautiful Naples
- Yes, it is not true that the city is dangerous; but what is written about cars is true. Sometimes the city feels like a big junkyard. They’re all broken down, most don’t have tampons. As far as I heard, the only insurance company in town is owned by the mafia.. That’s why no one wears a helmet. Therefore, it is possible to see parked cars by touching each other.. Think twice before renting a car or arriving in your rental car. Be careful while walking. You will even rent a car, you can check our article on how to rent a car abroad.
- Italy is one of the countries where it is easiest to get a Schengen visa.. Before applying for an Italy visa, take a look at our article on how to get a Schengen visa.
- If you are coming by air, you should definitely have the printout of your return flight ticket and hotel reservation with you.
- Now it is hard to tell without showing it, but the sockets are thin plugs. According to this, thick grounded plugs cannot enter the outlet.. If you have an electronic device with this type of thick plug with you, you should buy an adapter from somewhere.
- There are hotels far from the city in those cheap prices of tour companies.. In addition, many activities that must be done, such as going to Pompeii, are extra.. Personally, I’m always in favor of going without tours; but if you are traveling with a tour company, read the contents carefully. Take a tour or take a look at our article.
- Take a travel guide with you and learn about the places you will visit before you go.. Believe me, walking on purpose makes a lot of difference.. (I think the output of this article will suffice.)
I said I wouldn’t be romantic and did it quite a bit, please excuse me, I love this city.. An even more exaggeration of the typical Mediterranean person Naples, Italy, filthy but filthy; but it is very beautiful. Be sure to give you what you want. Sea, art, architecture, FOOD, nature, entertainment, whatever comes to your mind.. Another thing : Pizzaaaa
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I have a favorite saying about ItalyI want to end with it.. “If you still love Italy as far south as Rome, go further south.. everything is getting better. If Italy’s starting to get on your nerves, don’t move on.. The further south you go, the more annoying things get on your nerves.”. Travel through the cities of Italy is endless. I wish you pleasant travels and lots of dreams in advance.
