Naples / Napoli is the biggest city in southern Italy located near the volcano Mount Vesuvius. The city is sitting on the coast by the Gulf of Naples and is the capital of the Campania region. It was founded by the Ancient Greeks during 7th – 5th century BC. You have a big list of places you can visit – numerous galleries and museums. In Naples you can see the theater San Carlo (Teatro di San Carlo), built in the 18th century; the Capodimonte museum (Museo di Capodimonte); Early Christian catacombs; Renaissance and baroque churches and palaces; the San Martino monastery (Certosa di San Martino); University of Naples Federico II, founded in 1224; botanic garden; a sea aquarium, Piazza Plebiscito,Piazza Dante and many more. Near the city of Naples is Pompeii, the city which was engulfed by the Vesuvius eruption in year 79 after Christ. The Amalfi coastline, famous for its magnificent sceneries and tea gardens, is also located in the Campania region. Some of the frequently visited seaside resorts in this region are: Salerno, Sorrento, Amalfi, Positano and Praiano. Use our search form to find and book discounted hotels in Naples / Napoli , Italy.
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