Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Discover millions of ebooks, audiobooks, and so much more with a free trial

    Only €10,99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

    Naples, Pompeii, and the Gulf Islands
    Naples, Pompeii, and the Gulf Islands
    Naples, Pompeii, and the Gulf Islands
    Ebook127 pages54 minutes

    Naples, Pompeii, and the Gulf Islands

    By Enrico Massetti

    ()

    Read preview

    About this ebook

    Naples is raw, high-octane energy, a place of soul-stirring art and panoramas, spontaneous conversations, and unexpected, inimitable elegance. Welcome to Italy's most unlikely masterpiece.
    The city of Naples, located on the south-western shores of Italy, is the third-largest city in the country and one of the richest regarding history. But despite its incredible past that extends to its first foundations as far back as the 9th Century BC, tourists who rarely venture from nearby Rome are often overlooked. But with so much to offer travelers, it's about time Naples got the attention it deserves.
    Panoramic Vista
    The Bay of Naples is hard to beat. The marina's curvature extends around the coastline until it meets the towering figure of Mount Vesuvius in the nearby National Park. The sea is beautifully clear, and it's a well-tended, cared-for place. The city's good looks have lent themselves to the lyrics of songs written about it. The Neapolitan Torna a Sorrento (Come Back to Sorrento) is one of the most popular.
    Museums and Churches of Naples
    Naples is a museum. Many churches, museums, and historical sites within the city are ready to captivate travelers. The Duomo (cathedral) of San Gennaro, Naples' patron saint, is one of the most visually spectacular regions. The Cappella di Santa Restituta is one of the country's oldest surviving churches. And for lovers of Baroque-style architecture, a visit to the church San Giuseppe dei Ruffi is fascinating.
    Pizza
    Naples is the birthplace of pizza, with its origins dating back to the 16th Century. The different sauces that top the pizza each have a different story. The Margherita was created in 1889 for the then Queen of Italy, Margherita of Savoy. It was just a topping of seasoned tomatoes back then, but that has since evolved to include white mozzarella cheese and green basil to replicate the Italian flag colors.
    Naples Capri Ischia Pompeii: The guide
    This guide leads you to a visit to Naples and Capri, Ischia, and Procida's islands. It also covers the ruins of Pompeii and the Royal Palace of Caserta. It includes photos and descriptions of the attractions of all the localities touched. There is also info on Campania's cuisine and recipes. It has plenty of practical travel advice to reach the islands and move there. The guide is ideal for use on your smartphone. It contains active links to the websites of many reviews for the best-recommended restaurants at the location described.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherEnrico Massetti
    Release dateDec 25, 2021
    ISBN9781005424756
    Naples, Pompeii, and the Gulf Islands
    Author

    Enrico Massetti

    Enrico Massetti was born in Milan, Italy, where he lived for more than 30 years, visiting countless tourist destinations from the mountains of the Alps to the sea of Sicily. He now lives in Washington, DC, USA. However, he regularly visits his hometown and enjoys touring all the places in his country, especially those he can reach by public transportation.You can reach Enrico at enrico@italian-visits.com.

    Read more from Enrico Massetti

    Related to Naples, Pompeii, and the Gulf Islands

    Related ebooks

    Europe Travel For You

    View More
    View More

    Related podcast episodes

    Related categories

    Reviews for Naples, Pompeii, and the Gulf Islands

    0 ratings

    0 ratings0 reviews

    What did you think?

    Tap to rate

    Review must be at least 10 words

      Book preview

      Naples, Pompeii, and the Gulf Islands - Enrico Massetti

      Enrico Massetti

      Naples, Pompeii, And the Gulf Islands

      Enrico Massetti

      Text Copyright © Enrico Massetti 2015-2021

      Images ©, or CC Creative Commons license, as specified for each image

      Cover image © Enrico Massetti, Adobe inc.

      Published by Enrico Massetti

      All Rights Reserved

      2021 edition

      dedicated to my Naples friends

      Table of content

      Enrico Massetti

      Table of content

      Naples in two days – Day 1

      Naples in two days – day 2

      Where to eat in Naples:

      Public Transportation in the Naples Area

      Metro & Cable Railways

      Cable Railways - Funicular

      Centrale Line

      Chiaia Line

      Montesanto Line

      Mergellina Line

      Bus & Tram

      Car Sharing

      Tours

      Mount Vesuvius

      Transportation to the Vesuvius area

      Pompeii ↔ Vesuvius

      Caserta Royal Palace

      The Naples Gulf Islands

      Capri

      Capri Is for Walkers

      A Shortcut

      Via Krupp

      Il Sentiero dei Fortini

      Scala Fenicia

      Belvedere di Migliera to Punta Carena

      Handmade shoes crafts

      Where to eat in Capri

      Getting around in Capri

      Best ways to get around

      Funicular railway

      Bus

      How to get to Capri

      Boat Information

      Ischia

      Where to eat in Ischia

      Getting around in Ischia

      How to get to Ischia

      Procida and Vivara

      Where to eat in Procida:

      Getting around in Procida

      How to get to Procida

      When to go to Capri, Ischia, and Procida

      Planning Your Time

      Pompeii

      The area affected by the 79 A.D. eruption

      Where to eat in Pompeii:

      How to get to Pompeii

      Visitor Information

      Campania Arte Card

      Campania Food & Recipes

      Specialty Foods of Campania

      Campania Recipes

      Other tourism guides

      italian-visits.com

      The Author

      Travel books of the same author:

      Things to Know

      Naples in two days – Day 1

      A picture containing sky, building, outdoor, day Description automatically generated

      Maschio Angioino - Lamberto Zannotti CC BY-SA 3.0

      NAPLES. Founded by the Greeks and later a Roman colony, Naples lies in one of the most splendid natural settings in the world. During the two days of our stay, we will relieve our visits to the works of art and monuments of Naples with tours to its immensely charming and incomparably beautiful surroundings.

      We will start our tour from Piazza Municipio, with its splendid view of the harbor on the one side, and of the massive Fort of Sant’Elmo and Certosa di San Martino on the other.

      Looking towards the city, we have before us the neoclassical Town Hall, whose one side is part of the church of S. Giacomo degli Spagnoli (1540) which contains impressive tombs and memorials.

      Continuing in the direction of the harbor, we have, to the right, the impressive Castel Nuovo (also called Maschio Angioino) with its massive round towers, built in 1282 and rebuilt in the middle of the 15th-century under Alphonse I of Aragon who added the sumptuous Triumphal Arch (1467), designed by Laurana, through which we enter. In the courtyard is the Palatine Chapel, which has a beautiful Renaissance portal with a Virgin by Laurana and contains the stately Sala dei Baroni (Hall of Barons).

      From here, passing the neoclassical Teatro S. Carlo, we reach the semicircular Piazza del Plebiscito, with the church of S. Francesco di Paola (1846) modeled after the Pantheon in Rome. Also, the majestic Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace), built with the impressive Castel dell'Ovo (1138) on the left, to enjoy the spectacular view of the harbor, the city, Mt. Vesuvius, and the islands of Procida and Ischia.

      Mergellina Octopus on sale - Rudolph.A.furtado Public Domain

      Continuing along the magnificent Via Caracciolo, we reach the Mergellina, an enchanting inlet with fishing boat yachts at the foot of the hill of Posillipo. Climbing up through a series of winding picturesque streets, among which Via Tasso and Via Aniello Falcone, we reach National Museum of Ceramics (Museo d'Arte Duca di Martina), with a rich collection of porcelain, glassware, and silver (31 rooms).

      Crossing the park and the Piazza Vanvitelli, we come to the Castel Sant'Elmo, next to which, on a magnificent natural terrace, stands the Certosa di San Martino, a medieval monastery, enlarged during the 16th and 17th centuries. It is the most beautiful example of Neapolitan Baroque, with a magnificent 17th-century cloister and an essential museum of Neapolitan history, costumes, and works of art.

      A picture containing floor, indoor, window, building Description automatically generated

      National Archaeological Museum - Simon Burchell CC BY-SA 4.0

      We leave San Martino on the opposite side, and going down Via Angelini, Via Bonito, Viale Michelangelo and Via S. Rosa, we come to the Museo Nazionale, where we shall linger long amongst the statues, mosaics, bronzes, furnishings, and pottery of what is considered one of the most important archaeological museums in the world. We are now in the picturesque quarter, known as Spaccanapoli, and leave the Museum by

      Enjoying the preview?
      Page 1 of 1