| Naples or Napoli,
Italy is the capital city of the Campania Region and the Province
of Naples. It is situated between Vesuvius, the volcano, and the
Campi Flegrei. Napoli is the largest and the most prosperous city
in Southern Italy. It is also one of the largest cities in all of Italy.
Its population is over 1,000,000.
In recent history, Napoli
has made news headlines for its cultural renaissance, and for its fight
against crime.
Naples offers old world
culture and modern culture alike. During Christmas, there are literally
hundreds of nativity scenes adorning the city. Two very important religious
festivals are held in Naples during September, the Festa di Piedigrotta
and the San Gennaro.
Some very popular points of
interest include the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, where
you will find Greek and Roman antiques, mosaics, sculptures, and even a
collection of Roman erotica from Pompeii. The Duomo, a 13th century cathedral,
features Gothic architecture and a 4th century basilica. The Castel dell`Ovo
is the oldest castle in Naples and is frequently used to host exhibitions
and concerts. The Castel Nuovo was built in 1282 and houses the civic Museum.
Capodichino, Naples
international airport is the most important airport in Southern
Italy, measured by the traffic that it produces. There are around 140 flights
the enter and leave Naples every day.
The climate in
Naples is a typical Mediterranean climate. Mild winters and hot
summers are the normals. During Roman times, Naples was considered
a favorite holiday location of emperors due to its mild temperatures and
beautiful sunny skies.
For music, food, arts, and
historic culture, Naples is a wonderful place to visit. Although
the city is generally louder and more crowded than other major cities in
Italy, it offers much beauty and historic value, and is revered as one
of Italys hottest spots for tourism.
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