Things to see and do Campania

By train. Take the Circumvesuviana (Central Station, Piazza Garibaldi in Naples) in the direction of Sorrento. Stop at Ercolano station (Herculaneum). Vesuvio Express bus from the station to the volcano (frequent departures, 20 minutes, 10 €).

By bus.From Pompeii, daily departures from Piazza Anfiteatro with the EAV bus company

In the car. By the A3 motorway, exit Torre del Greco or Ercolano. Then follow Vesuvio (13 km). Parking at quota 800: 5 €. From there, bus shuttles (2 € round trip) to the ticket office at quota 1000, 20 minutes walk from the crater.

The tourist office is about a hundred metres from the Ercolano station. Departure by bus to the volcano. Allow 20 minutes of ascent to reach the crater. Once at the top, take a look at the abyss. In good weather, also enjoy the panoramic view of the gulfs of Naples and Sorrento. The descent into the ashes has a somewhat lunar side. Very beautiful.

He recounts the history of the city. Divided into different sections: naval, pictorial, topographical, portrait gallery of illustrious Neapolitan characters, costumes of the time… A room is reserved for crèches, traditional art very anchored in Naples.

Founded by the Etruscans in the th century BC and finally conquered by the Romans in the th century BC, long remained one of the strategic squares of the kingdom of Naples, its beautiful palaces testify to its past richness. To dwell on the ancient amphitheatre (the second century B.C.B.C.) and the Mithreum, Pagan temple devoted to the cult of Mithra (Second-third century).

Thermes of the I century Apr. (Augustus era), smaller than those of Pompeii but very well preserved. In accordance with tradition, they are structured around two sections: one reserved for women, the other to men. The place of relaxation is the cold bath (frigidarium), the warm bath (tepidarium, with marble benches) and the hot bath (caldarium). The decoration traces the various phases of the bath. Focus on the beautiful mosaic of Triton in the women's locker room.

Built around 1600, the church is preceded by an atrium composed of glasses. Notice the two frescoes of the th century. On the main altar, see the Presentation of Jesus to the Temple.

Perched on the mountain side, this city, whose origins dates back to the Greek colonies (which has spread from the Lipari Islands), is known for its hour of glory during the imperial Roman era. Under the reign of Augustus and then of Tiberius, the city has many monuments. From medieval times, Sorrento preserved the Basilica of San Antonino founded in the th century and completely remodelled in the th century, and the palace Veniero (th century), an important testimony to the influence of Byzantine art.

The Latin author Craftsman-Alive evokes the Etruscan city on several occasions, which will have its hour of glory between the Lombardy (VIIIe) and Normandy (xie) period. See the Duomo built in the th century incorporating various classical elements, including polychrome pavement, from the old atrium, as well as the colonnades. Its current baroque appearance stems from the redevelopment of the 1688 earthquake. You can also take a look at the castle di Arechi which dominates the city.

Praiano is a charming town on Italy's Amalfi Coast. Known for its panoramic scenery and picturesque marina, Praiano offers many opportunities for hiking and discovery. Maurizio De Rosa is an experienced, multilingual guide specializing in guided tours of the region. He is renowned for his courtesy and knowledge of local herbs and traditions. Maurizio will enthusiastically introduce you to the region, and will be happy to share his knowledge along the way.