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NAPOLI

Naples, an enchanting city of sea and culture.

Kissed by the sea and the sun, Naples is a city of overwhelming beauty and vibrancy.

The capital of Campania lies in the bay of the same name next to the volcano Vesuvius and offers a spectacular view as far as the islands of Capri, Ischia and Procida. The historical centre has been recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site because of its monuments that best represent European and Mediterranean culture.

The role of Naples as the cradle of Italian culture, including literature, theatre, music and cuisine, should also not be forgotten. The latter is, to all intents and purposes an art: one of the world's best-loved delicacies, pizza, was born here.

What to see in Naples: 11 unmissable places

The first must-see in Naples is Vesuvius, which dominates the Gulf. Then there are:

Naples and its castles: on the ancient islet of Megaride stands the imposing Castel dell'Ovo. Legend has it that it was named after the egg that Virgil is said to have hidden inside a cage in the castle dungeon. In a more central area we find one of the symbols of the city, the Maschio Angioino, also known as Castel Nuovo.

Naples and its streets: walking the streets of the Campania capital is an experience. This can be sensed as soon as you walk along, for example, Spaccanapoli, the main thoroughfare in the old city centre that divides the city in two. What about visiting San Gregorio Armeno, better known as the street of Nativity scenes, or the Quartieri Spagnoli, with its distinct and colourful narrow alley? Try Piazza del Plebiscito, so big it makes us feel tiny.

Naples and its museums: extraordinary. We recommend starting at the Sansevero Chapel Museum, a former deconsecrated church, which houses masterpieces such as Giuseppe Sanmartino's Veiled Christ. Then there are the National Museum of Archaeology in Naples, one of the most important in the world, and the National Museum of Capodimonte, a splendid journey through the history of art, from ancient to contemporary. Not to be forgotten is the fascinating underground Naples well represented by the Catacombs of San Gennaro.

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How to reach Napoli from B&B A casa di Geri: travelling by train from Battipaglia railway station, which is 200 metres away, you can reach Napoli in 55 minutes.