Set around one of the most beautiful bays in Italy, the Bay of Naples (Napoli), and lying in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius, and in close proximity to the romantic islands of Capri and Ischia, Naples (Napoli) is the third-largest city in Italy.
Naples (Napoli), a former Greek trading center, was established around 600 BC. The city was later conquered by the ancient Romans and became a residence of several emperors and other important persons of that time. Today, Naples (Napoli) is a bustling city located in a beautiful natural setting, with a colorful street life, chaotic traffic, and numerous narrow and winding alleyways that lead to many quaint shops and restaurants.
In fact the street is where Naples (Napoli) happens. Life is lived here in all its chaotic glory. It's bustling; it's unique, where Neapolitan is a language in its own right and you'll hear the harsh dialect bellowed at volume; it's rich in historical, artistic, and cultural traditions and with its own distinct cuisine, where the pizza originated in the 18th century and is eaten, like so many other delicious local foods, out on the street. Naples (Napoli) is alive with movement; Neapolitans will engage nearly anyone in conversation and they love to interact almost as much as they love to eat outdoors.
And what does all of this add up to? One of the most exciting, vivid places you'll ever visit. It also has some beautiful architecture, a thriving port area, and frequent ferries out to the lovely islands of Capri and Ischia; and the ancient world lies just out of town in the ancient ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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