Tourist Attractions & Monuments Naples

Situated on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, this ancient city probably developed around the 89 th century BC, submitted by the Etruscans, and then by the inhabitants of Cuma, it became a Roman colony in the year BC, but its total loss of autonomy coincided with the beginning of considerable growth, economic, urban and artistic. But this period of prosperity was abruptly interrupted in 63 ha. By a violent earthquake, the beginning of the Vesuvius eruption of August 24, 79. The city remained buried under the lava almost until 1748, when it was undertaken - in a discontinuous way - the first searches. We also discovered Herculaneum, another nearby city, buried also under the lava lava.

This volcano, with intense seismic activity, caused the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79. Despite its terrible past eruptions, it remains expensive in the eyes of all Neapolitan. An essential ascent to observe the crater, fumaroles and splendid panorama of the region.

Smaller than Pompeii, but no less interesting, Herculaneum, founded by the Italic in the 290 th century B.C., successively passes under Roman domination from 79 BC Devastated by the eruption of Vesuvius in, the city of Hercules will remain hidden under the mud until its update. Without ever knowing the shopping fortune of its prestigious neighbor, the excellence of local crafts seems to have far exceeded its borders (marble work, cabinetmaking, sculpture). Its urban, regular and orthogonal urban plan obeys the Roman model with the right-angle streets (cardo and decumanus). The exceptional quality of conservation of the thermal baths and various residences makes the visit unavoidable.

A site of considerable importance, south of Salerno, for the incredible conservation of its three great temples. Founded in 600 BC by the Greeks, Paestum knows its apogee between Life and the Fifth Century B.C. In 273 BC, Rome, in full expansion, conquered the city and founded a Latin law colony called Paestum.

See also the famous fresque fresco, the Diver's Tomb. Greek painting is generally known only by the texts of the classical authors, such as Pliny the Old, and by the Roman transpositions.

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.

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.