Things to see and do Campania

Spaccanapoli corresponds to Via Croce, which continues on the via San Biagio dei Librai. The term also refers more broadly to one of the oldest neighbourhoods in the heart of Naples, with its narrow streets, churches, numerous cloisters and chapels. Take advantage of the know-how of the Neapolitan craftsmen (large ceramics production, wrought iron manufacture, work of stucco for mouldings).

On more than two kilometres of length and only six metres in width, houses, churches, palaces and squares follow, always in a lively atmosphere. Venturing into the Spaccanapoli is entering a theatre of nature, where one becomes both spectator and actor. from the top of their balcony the Italian mamas speak by drying their linen on hanging cords above our heads; craftsmen call on passers-by to bring them into their shops, where all kinds of objects are found; The pizzaïolos fill the street of a thousand and a Mediterranean flavour and make their kitchen to the greedy. children play football and drivers ring the engine of their vespa to try to sneak. Take a break at the terrace of the café Scaturchio, on the square of San Domenico Maggiore to better appreciate what is going on and do not forget to taste some of their delicious pastries, such as their very famous babà. But the real hidden treasure of Spaccanapoli is located at the San Severo chapel, behind the San Domenico Street, which hosts the Christ Veiled of Guiseppe Sanmartino, a masterpiece of late Baroque.

Large and imposing patrician remains (90 pieces) built in the iie century B.C., where the farm held a primordial place. Many dependencies and easements. Note also the superb decoration (i. e., I.C. 62. ) and the famous fresco on the red background which runs along the walls of triclinium (dining room), illustrative of the initiatic rite Dionysiac, designed for a young wife. This huge fresco is seen from left to right and represents one of the greatest antique paintings in the world.

The small town of Corricella forms a colourful mosaic in the form of an amphitheatre. To leave with full images the head of these colorful boats, men and women working in the work of the sea and those vibrant houses that breathe the harbour. The postcard somehow, but in real. Here the Postman films (with Philippe Noiret) and The Talented Mr. Ripley (with Jude Law and Matt Damon) were shot.

In the same way as Baia, Bacoli housed a Roman residential area. Main Curiosity: its gigantic «Mirabele swimming pool» built under the Emperor Augustus. It served as a huge tank to the imperial Roman fleet.

It is certainly one of the highest places in the ancient period in Campania. Founded in the th century BC by the Greeks, Pozzuoli will play a great role in its strategic access to the sea. Its port is then an important commercial crossroads with Sicily, Africa and the East. From the first century, under the impetus of the emperors Nero and Vespasiano, the city has a magnificent amphitheatre (69-79). J), public thermal baths, fountains, temples, stage and markets.

Located west of Naples, this vast volcanic area has several cities of importance such as Pozzuoli (Pozzuoli). See also the Solfatara volcano whose seismic vibrations and fumaroles testify to the activity. The crater consists of clay and silica.

Not far from Ischia, located at the western end of the Gulf of Naples in the face of Fields fields, Procida is the smallest but also least known island of the three. Also rich in a superb Mediterranean biotope - beautiful beaches, beautiful fruit trees and beautiful vineyards - the island continues to live at the pace of fishing not for folklore but because it still remains one of the essential activities. Charm assured.

It is the largest and most populated island in the archipelago. The softness of its climate, its fine sandy beaches and the healing virtues of its thermal waters - linked to the volcanic origin of the island - have done much for its reputation. A very varied vegetation, laurels, lavender, oaks, acacias, pine trees and a highly cut relief, have even earned the nickname of green island in Ischia. It was definitively attached to the province of Naples in 1862.

Of the three islands anchored in the Gulf of Naples, Capri remains the most famous and tourist. Breathtaking peaks, turquoise waters, beautiful coves, elegant villas in terraces, caves and unique panorama almost the visitor. In antiquity, the Emperors Augustus and Tiberius built many villas there. Between the th and th century, Capri welcomed painters, writers and musicians, who all paid tribute to him. Curzio Malaparte left a villa (the film scene of the film Le Mépris de Godard), Gorki met with Lenin and Neruda still has a street bearing his name.

Herculaneum was an ancient Roman town in the Italian region of Campania, destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD and preserved for centuries in a volcanic matrix. It was brought back to life in the 18th century by the Bourbon-Deux-Siciles family, who ruled Naples. Today, the Herculaneum Archaeological Park allows visitors to discover the remains of this ancient Roman city. It's advisable to buy tickets online to avoid waiting times, especially during peak periods. Visitors under 12 years of age must be accompanied. The park also offers discounts for young people aged 18 to 25.

From the majestic piazza del Del, the great symbols of Naples follow: the Basilica of San Francesco di Paolo; the palace Salerno, erected at the end of the th century; and naturally facing arcade in the chamber of the basilica, the royal palace. Turning its gaze towards the city, one distinguishes Piazza Trieste e Trento, via Toledo and the Umberto I gallery whose iron and glass structure fits into the usual pattern of galleries at the end of the th century. In the opposite direction, towards the sea, you fall on the very chic via Santa Lucia. Finally, along the seaside and unveiling the magnificent panorama of the Gulf, Via Caracciolo is still one of the favorite promenades of the Neapolitan.

The small medieval village of Caserta has grown from Savour origins. Its th century cathedral incorporates Arab-Sicilian elements. Charles III of Bourbon, king of Naples (1734-1759) concerned to restore the prestige of the kingdom, decides to build a huge palace built on the model of Versailles.

The greatest artists participate in the project, like the famous architect Luigi Vanvitelli, who draws the plans, savante alternating between baroque and neo-classical. See also the beautiful park.

Founded in the th century, the city grew to the th century under Norman rule. A major shopping centre with the East, in particular, the Amalfi Maritime Republic rivals two main cities: Pisa and Genoa. In 1135 Amalfi, however, fell into the hands of the Republic of Pisa. Submitted, she nevertheless enriched herself with her main buildings, still preserved today. Its cathedral, from the end of the th century, remains the most important monument of the Amalfi coast and makes the city glory. Dedicated to Saint Andrea, it presents a majestic staircase, a porch adorned with a bronze door from Constantinople and a polychrome mosaics facade.

Set in the walls of the monastery. Exhibition of many decorative ceramic and sculpture objects. Among the oldest pieces, see the bust of San Bartolomeo (th century) and relics in amber and ivory.

A fascinating locality perched on its hill overlooking the Amalfi coast. In the Middle Ages, this very active and related commune in Amalfi has a significant role in trade with the East and Sicily, which will give birth to Arab-Norman architectural style. See on the central square the most famous building: Villa Rufolo to the complex architecture due especially to the changes made in the th and th centuries. The influence of Islamic art is evident in design and decoration. Also interested in the Duomo, founded in 1087, largely reformed in the th century and completely refurbished in baroque times.