Naples is one of the oldest inhabited urban cities in the world, Italy’s third-largest municipality, and the regional capital of Campania. The third most populated city in Italy, Naples is the greatest city to discover old landmarks and gorgeous sea-facing views. In the whole city, beautiful churches and museums are evenly dispersed among the buildings. You can easily stay for months in this beautiful city yet won’t be able to explore most of the places. The city offers way more than what it appears to be, from ancient history to being closely linked to the present; those unique landmarks are yet visible throughout the city.
Naples city is rich in museums following different themes and impressive churches that are unique in the world. In addition, the city has a place called Cimitero delle Fontanelle, an old cemetery with skulls and the impressive Cappella Sansevero. If you are planning to explore this beautiful destination, here are the top 5 things to do in Naples.
Pompeii And Herculaneum – The Ancient Cities
The two ancient Roman cities and famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites are Pompeii and Herculaneum, destroyed in the volcanic eruptions in 79 AD. After being buried under volcanic ash, the sites remained undisclosed until 1748. The city streets, monuments, and objects were preserved as tourist attractions. The entry fee for Pompeii and Herculaneum is INR 1500 and INR 1000 respectively. And the timings are 1st April – 31st October 9 am – 7.30 pm (last entry 6 pm) and 9 am – 5:30 pm (last entry 3.30 pm) for the rest of the year.
Naples Underground – The Hidden Side
One of the most interesting and exciting things to do in Naples is to explore the historic center of Naples, located in the heart of the city. Napoli Sotterranea, or Naples Underground, is a city born 2400 years ago that still has the residue of history. This place even has the residue of the bombs of WWII, the war museum and a vegetable garden. Wandering in this unexplored site of Naples is one of the best experiences, especially for those who are interested in WWII events. You can visit this place at an entry fee of INR 800 for two hours between 10 am – 6 pm.
Mount Vesuvius – The Volcanic Mountain
Next on the list of things to do in Naples is Mount Vesuvius, located just 6 miles away from the city, which is the world’s most dangerous volcano. It is an active volcano that last exploded in 1944; however, the eruption cycle of the volcano is of 20 years. Since 1995, this place has been a national park and an interesting spot for tourists and hikers with a narrow path that is pretty safe. Climbing this mountain is no less than an achievement because of the adventurous aspects of the journey. The entry fee here is INR 500, and the timings are 9 am – 4 pm; however, the closing time often varies.
Funicular Ride – The Longest Ride
Being a traveller you might be aware that travelling is more about the journey and less about the destination. What is better than visiting your destination by travelling by local transport? Funicular is the longest line in the world, with more than 10 million passengers annually. The funicular journey around the city is a joyful ride with an overview of the city. Isn’t it one of the most exciting things to do in Naples? The charges for the ride are INR 120 for 90 minutes, and the timings are 6.30 am – 10 pm/2 am.
Pizza – The Origin Place
One of the most exciting things to do in Naples is to indulge in the world’s most popular cheesy delicacy called pizza. Naples is where the world’s first pizzeria, Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba, was started back in the 1830s. The world’s famous Margherita pizza got its name from the pizza maker Raffaele Esposito who created the pizza to honour the Queen consort of Italy, Margherita of Savoy. This famous pizza is garnished with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, representing the national colours of Italy. The price of the pizzas is INR 300 – 400, and you can even customise them.
Wrapping Up
In the list of things to do in Naples, we have listed all the unique and interesting stuff you can try during the trip to this beautiful city of Italy. Explore the unexplored part of the city, visit the largest airports and try the unique food combinations that originated in this city. To read more about tour and travel destinations, stay tuned to our blogs!