Rest in Italy: Where is it better? Independent journey through Italy: routes. The coast of the Neapolitan Riviera. Naples: Sights

Rest in Italy: Where is it better? Independent journey through Italy: routes. The coast of the Neapolitan Riviera. Naples: Sights

The Neapolitan Riviera is a longtime favorite place to relax bohemia of all stripes. However, here you can find a worthy and inexpensive option for relaxation here.

Where is the Neapolitan Riviera?

The Neapolitan Riviera is a section of the west coast of Italy from Naples to Salerno.

We know about individual resorts of this marvelous region on school textbooks - it was here that Maxim Gorky wrote his novel “Mother” on O. CAPR.

Here V.I. Lenin. Fedor Chaliapin improved his health on the Neapolitan Riviera.

Lodony pier in Sorrento, Napolitan Riviera, Italy
Board Motor in Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Here they created their masterpieces and squeezed fees Sergey Diaghilev and Vaclav Nizhinsky. Rudolf Nuriev was so inspired by the beauties of the local coast that he even bought himself a small island near Positano.

Alexei Glyzin in the 90s sang "late evening in Sorrento." In the early 2000s, the Neapolitan Riviera was flooded by new Russians and drove the locals crazy with their cores and the amount of money.

Amalfi coast, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Amalfi coast, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Climate and natural features of the Neapolitan Riviera

A typical Mediterranean climate with soft moist winters and hot summer reigns on the Neapolitan Riviera.

Comfortable for summer holidays, the weather is installed here in early May and lasts until the end of October. In July-August, the Neapolitan Riviera often blow the wind only for this area, so it is better for lovers of hot and calm weather to choose June or September.

Capri Island, Italy
Capri Island, Italy

The beach season on the Neapolitan Riviera begins in the end of May, but the sea in some places can warm up until the end of June.

This is due to the fact that almost the entire coastal line of the Neapolitan Riviera is a continuous rocks that spent in the sea.

There are very few beaches with a gentle sandy bottom, and they are located in small bays. Basically, we have to dive and swim with rocky platforms.

The coast of the Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
The coast of the Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Thanks to the rocky shores, the landscapes of the Neapolitan Riviers simply fascinate: terraces descending to the sea, picturesque cities on the slopes of the mountains, miraculously clinging to the rocks of hotels, where you can go down to the sea only on the elevator.

And, of course, the cleanest sea, which shows the bottom to the smallest details of many, many meters in depth.

Types of Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Types of Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Transport and hotel features

To get to any city of Neapolitan Riviera is easiest from Naples - hence the developed network of local bus routes goes to the entire coast.

Before Naples, from Rome, he walks a high -speed express from the Termini station several times a day. Naples also connects air traffic (mainly from Europe) with other countries.

By the way, if you arrived at Naples Airport and plan to immediately go to the coast, you can find the right route directly from the airport.

Buses at Naples Airport, Italy
Buses at Naples Airport, Italy

You can see the schedule of bus routes from Naples Airport here. You can watch bus routes, ticket costs and schedule along the coast of the Neapolitan Riviera here.

If you are going to the very south of the Neapolitan Riviera, then it’s easier to get by train from Naples or Rome to Salerno, and then transfer to the bus to the Amalfitan coast.

Passenger boats regularly run between the resort towns of the Neapolitan Rivyra, the cost must be clarified on the spot.

Passenger boat, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Passenger boat, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Basically, the options for living in the Neapolitan Riviera are represented either by expensive hotels with a fairly high level of service, or small private hotels in which the owner serves a couple of families, working simultaneously both a maid, a cook, and a gardener.

Villa in Positano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Villa in Positano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

If we consider housing rental options, then these are mainly private villas with an excellent atmosphere and location, but you can find inexpensive options - mainly closer to Salerno.

In Mayori and Minori there are modern apartment buildings where you can rent apartments. The main thing is to take care of the trip in advance, since the demand for local villas, hotels and apartments begins in six months, or even earlier. And, of course, the most profitable options “leave” first.

Apartment in Mayori, Amalfi, Italy
Apartment in Mayori, Amalfi, Italy

The most popular resource for finding housing for rent is airbnb.ru (International resource with a Russian -speaking version). On the site you can contact directly with the owner of the housing, ask all the questions of interest, see the description of services, photos and a map of the adjacent area.

Calculations with housing owners are made through the site, which minimizes the probability of fraud. There is a round -the -clock support line.

Resource reservation sheets are accepted by Schengen’s consular services as confirmation of reservation (instead of a hotel voucher).

Airbnb.ru - a site search for housing in Italy
Airbnb.ru - a site search for housing in Italy

Hotels can also be booked independently on sites booking.com, Trivago, hotels.com, Oktogo and others.

The main resorts

Amalfi

It is hard to believe that once this tiny town, who perched between the two rocks, was a large trading port with a population of more than 70 thousand people.

In Amalfi, you will not see a large number of historical quarters and buildings, because in the XIV century most of the metropolis during the next earthquake simply went under water.

Amalfi, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Amalfi, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

The former importance of the city says at least the fact that the sea law of the Amalfitan Republic has long spread to all Italy, and in beauty and wealth the city was a serious competitor to Genoa and Pisa.
In the local Cathedral of St. Andrew, as the inhabitants assure, the relics of Andrei the First -Called are stored, the residence of the archbishop was even located in the middle in Amalfi.

Church of Andrew the First -Called, Amalfi, Italy
Church of Andrew the First -Called, Amalfi, Italy

Actually, the entire coast of the Neapolitan Riviera from Sorrento to Salerno is called Amalfitan.
Today, the city can be circumvented from one end to the other by just half an hour, but this does not detract from its beauty and charm.

Firstly, several historical buildings are still preserved here, and they will compose worthy competition for other museums and mansions.

Secondly, Amalfi is not so much architecture as an amazing nature, a leisurely daily rhythm of the life of local residents, incendiary parties at night and, of course, magnificent cuisine.

Amalfi, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Amalfi, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

The city was perched on an almost steep rock, the streets are located steep tiers, and the roofs of the lower tier serve as gardens for the upper tier - a completely amazing sight.

Amalfi has a rather large sandy beach by local standards, a lot of cafes and restaurants, there are night clubs and entertainment institutions.

Amalfi, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Amalfi, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

In the vicinity of Amalfi is the famous emerald grotto, where the reflection of water and stone stain the surrounding walls with unrealistic paintings from sun bunnies, glare and shadows. For lovers of underwater adventures in Amalfi, there are several diving schools with a full range of services.

Emerald grotto in the vicinity of Amalfi, Italy
Emerald grotto in the vicinity of Amalfi, Italy

Baya Domitius

Baya Domitius is a resort that, oddly enough, is most popular among the Italians themselves. Compared to other cities of the coast, it is in Baya of Domitius that you will meet the least foreigners among vacationers.

Such popularity is due to the fact that, firstly, the rest here is relatively inexpensive (and Italians are very fond of saving), and secondly, Baya Domitius compared to other resorts of the Neapolitan Riviera is relatively close to Rome, from where the bulk of the vacationers are traveling.

Baya Domitius, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Baya Domitius, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

The city is very tiny, but since you can literally get to neighboring cities by bicycle, the rest here will not be boring and secluded.

Baya Domitia is one of the few towns that boasts a magnificent sandy beach with a gentle entrance to the sea.

In addition, the city is located in a pine grove extended along the coast. For these reasons, most vacationers here are families with children.

Baya Domitius beaches, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Baya Domitius beaches, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

For family vacation, the entire infrastructure of Baya Domitia is “imprisoned”: animation in hotels, infrastructure on the beaches, all kinds of options for entertainment and excursions for the whole family.

True, you are unlikely to find Russian -speaking animators and guides here, because there are very few tourists from Russia here.

Hotel La Serra Holid Village in Baya Domitius, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Hotel La Serra Holid Village in Baya Domitius, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Mayori

Mayori is another small town of Neapolitan Riviera, which is permeated with the sun, salty breeze and the smell of flowers. In the Middle Ages, it was called the royal city for beauty and a profitable trade position.

There is a huge selection of hotels and apartments. Unlike pathos sorrento and Capri in Mayori, you can find very democratic accommodation prices, as well as inexpensive cafes and restaurants.

Beach in Mayori, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Beach in Mayori, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Majori has a magnificent sandy beach, quite large by local standards. For lovers of excursions in the city itself and the surroundings, there are several ancient and very picturesque monasteries and cathedrals.

Throughout the year, the Mayori every now and then host festivals, city holidays, concerts and colorful processions. The brightest festival is held here in late February and early March.

Apartments in Mayori, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Apartments in Mayori, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Minori

Minori is located literally a few kilometers from Mayori. They are so similar that often these two resorts are called in one word "Minori Mayori."

The main distinguishing feature of Minori is a huge number of citrus gardens (oranges and lemons bloom here all year round and grow to incredible sizes with the head of the baby), as well as a beautiful and long walking promenade along the sandy beach.

Minori, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Minori, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Even in Minori, the number of dog breeders is striking - it seems that there is not a single family that would not keep a pet in the house, or even several. In the evening, a real parade of dogs begins on the embankment, which the owners take for a walk.

Despite such a dominance of four -legged ones, the streets and lawns of Minori amaze with cleanliness, since the culture of local dog breeders is on top.

Minori, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Minori, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Priano

Priano is considered a city, but by our standards it is rather a village-in the town there are only 4-5 streets and a couple of thousand inhabitants.

Priano is most suitable for lovers of solitude and nature, since it is located somewhat separately from other cities of the coast.

There are not too many vacationers here. Accordingly, generally accepted options for entertainment (excursions, discos, museums) are not here.

Types of Priano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Types of Priano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

But there is an atmosphere of a quiet fishing village, fascinating the surrounding hills, drowning houses and friendly locals drowning in greenery.

In Priano there is an equipped tiny sandy-barbell beach and several platforms for swimming in the sea. There are also several pretty cute cafes and restaurants for evening gatherings for a glass of Limonchello (a traditional local lemon liquor). And, by the way, according to many, the most beautiful sunsets are in Priano.

Highway in Priano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Highway in Priano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Positano

Despite the modest size, Positano has long been open to a Russian tourist. In the days of tsarist Russia, there were many of our compatriots.

In Soviet times, for obvious reasons, the Russians left this beautiful place briefly, but now everything is returning to their circles, and Russian speech sounds more and more often here.

Positano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Positano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Surprisingly, there is even a grocery store where you can buy real salty cucumbers, lard, sauly cabbage and other “Russian delicacies”, by which we sometimes miss the overseas countries.

Street in Positano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Street in Positano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

From other cities, the coast is positano is distinguished primarily by a bright multi -colored tape of houses, terraces descending to the sea, excellent sandy beaches (not very large, but there are several of them) and a large selection of premium apartments and villas.

In most hotels, all rooms with sea views, since the city is located on steep hills, and there simply cannot be another view from the window here.

Night Positano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Night Positano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

There are many beautiful buildings of the Baroque and neoclassicism era, since the city has long been chosen to relax aristocrats. Positano is considered a prestigious and expensive resort.

The entertainment here is the corresponding: equestrian sport, yachting, kiting, expensive restaurants and so on. In the city, festivals and exhibitions of artists are often held.

It is almost impossible to find cheap housing in Positano, but even if you stopped in another town, find several hours to visit this amazing place. Believe me, the views are positatically decorated with any photo album of a traveler.

Morning in Positano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Morning in Positano, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Chetara

Cetara is a former fishing village (although local residents are still engaged in fishing), a quiet cozy town in the very south of the Neapolitan Riviera. Thanks to this, the summer season in the Cecial lasts a little longer than in the remaining resorts of the coast.

It is believed that here the best seafood on the entire coast, besides, the cities are located very close to Salerno, so the Cafe and restaurants of the Cetes at any time of the year are full of visitors from among the locals.

Chetara, the Amalfitan coast of Italy
Chetara, the Amalfitan coast of Italy

Residents of the surrounding cities are very fond of holding a wedding in the couple: the kitchen is on top, prices are acceptable, so it is possible to profitably arrange a banquet for numerous Italian relatives (by the way, Italian weddings are a very colorful and curious sight, especially in the final).

There is also a very beautiful coast in the couple, here from almost anywhere you can take a profitable angle and take amazing photos against the background of the sea and local landscapes.

Wedding photo shoot in the Cetacle, the Amalfitan coast of Italy
Wedding photo shoot in the Cetacle, the Amalfitan coast of Italy

Therefore, Italian newlyweds are very fond of arranging wedding photo shoots in the Cetacle. The couple is suitable for relaxation of any category of tourists.

On the one hand, it is quiet and little bitter here, but quite an side is a huge city of Salerno with all kinds of entertainment and excursions. Prices do not bite here, and the quality of services is on top - it is not for nothing that local residents love the Chetaru so much.

In the Main Cathedral of the Cetara, the Church of the Apostle Peter, you can listen to fascinating organ music. Local residents are not too similar to the image of Italians promoted in our cinema - shumitable, emotional and windy southerners.

The inhabitants of the Cetara are the calm and full advantages of the hard workers who know their job perfectly. The heart is on the heart, Cecial is the best city in the Neapolitan Riviera.

A typical dish in the Cetar is fried anchovies with lemon. The Amalfitan coast of Italy.
A typical dish in the Cetar is fried anchovies with lemon. The Amalfitan coast of Italy.

Pestum

Actually Pestum itself is an ancient ancient city, which is now in the form of picturesque ruins is the main local excursion object.

Numerous hotels and villas are located in several villages around ruins, and for convenience they are all united in tourist reference books under the same name - Pestum.

Thanks to the remnants of the ancient settlement, Pestum is popular primarily among lovers of excursions and historical attractions.

Pestum, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy.
Pestum, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy.

In addition to ruin, Pestum can offer tourists a perfectly developed infrastructure with modern entertainment for every taste.

There are beautiful beaches in Pestum, the shore here is less rocky than in other places of the Neapolitan Riviera. There is also a small railway station in Pestum, which significantly reduces the time to the road from the airport to the hotel.

Hotel Oleandri Resort Paestum 4* in Pestum. Neapolitan Riviera, Italy.
Hotel Oleandri Resort Paestum 4* in Pestum. Neapolitan Riviera, Italy.

Ravello

Ravello is another pearl of the Neapolitan Riviera. It can rightfully be considered the city of artists and painters.

The beauty of the landscapes Ravello attracts artists from all over the world. In the evenings, in large numbers, they put their work along the promenade, so the evening walk in Ravello is more like visiting an open air gallery.

Ravello, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Ravello, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

There are also a huge number of street musicians of all stripes in Ravello. The city is really permeated with an atmosphere of beauty and art.

The impression is strengthened by ancient paved streets and magnificent buildings, in which the architecture of which can be traced the whole story of Ravello from Byzantine times to the late Middle Ages. Annually, the Wagner music festival is held in Ravello.

The site of the music festival in Ravello. Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
The site of the music festival in Ravello. Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

The famous representatives of the world of art, many of the artists, musicians and cinematographers of the global, acquire private villas here, are now adored by private villas, or rent housing for the summer.

Ravello is considered the cultural capital of the whole region of the campaign, which belongs to the Neapolitan Riviera.

Ravello, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Ravello, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Sorrento - bohemian place

Sorrento is a unique city in everything, starting with the location. It is located on a natural rocky terrace, at an altitude of several tens of meters above sea level. As well as Ravello, it is very popular with the creative intelligentsia of all stripes.

Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

It is here that you can meet classic artists in berets and with a carelessly thrown scarf on their shoulders, or funny characters, who, in a fit of inspiration, can purred something under their breath loudly on the embankment.

In the tourist environment, Sorrento is considered a bohemian city, although there are also budget options for relaxation here.

Sprier, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Sprier, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

In the high tourist season, Sorrento is flooded by crowds of vacationers, so it becomes like a large anthill, a sort of Babylon, in which representatives of different cultures and social classes are closely intertwined.

Landscape in the vicinity of Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Landscape in the vicinity of Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

From almost any point in Sorrento, a unique view of Vesuvius, destroyed the ancient Pompeii, opens. You can even take a small walk on a yacht or catamaran in order to get a little closer to the volcano and imagine the whole power of this giant, which buried the whole coast in ancient times.

Thanks to rich and ancient history, many ancient buildings of various architectural styles and eras have been preserved in Sorrento.

View of Vesuvius, Sorrento Italy
View of Vesuvius, Sorrento Italy

Sorrento is a very colorful city. And very romantic. True, thanks to the rocky shores and the formidable outlines of Vesuvius on the horizon, the romance of Sorrento is not tearful, but pathetic-indigenous.

No wonder Sorrento was so loved by rebels and revolutionaries of all stripes: Goethe, Gorky, Byron, Nietzsche. In addition to various museums of history and painting in Sorrento, there is a unique museum with a large number of works by the great Salvador Dali.

Street artist in Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy
Street artist in Sorrento, Neapolitan Riviera, Italy

Salerno and its environs

Salerno is an explosive mixture of magnificent nature, culture and history. This is the second most important city in the region of the campaign and the end point for everyone who chooses the Amalfitan coast for rest: it is from here that it is most convenient to get to small towns in the south of the Neapolitan Riviera.

Embankment in Salerno, Italy
Embankment in Salerno, Italy

The old quarters of Salerno are a classic example of a medieval Italian city, cut by narrow streets, hung with flowers and linen ropes.

Here you can also meet typical Italian housewives, calmly chatting (actually screaming) with neighbors across the street.

Courtyard in Old Salerno, Italy
Courtyard in Old Salerno, Italy

The main cathedral of Salerno is very beautiful, in which rare in the beauty of sculpture on religious themes and a unique medical library of the Early Middle Ages are stored.

Cathedral Salerno, Italy
Cathedral Salerno, Italy

The Fortress of Arkya is the Langobard Castle, towering over the city and for a long time served as reliable protection from pirates and conquerors of various stripes.

Arki fortress in Salerno, Italy
Arki fortress in Salerno, Italy

The Salerno Archaeological Museum includes the rarest findings found during excavations in the vicinity of the city, starting from the Iron Age, to ancient times, ending with the late Middle Ages.

The Salerno art gallery boasts the canvases of local artists, the most famous of which is Andrea Sabatini, friend and associate Raphael, who worked with him on many objects in the Vatican.

Street Illumination in Salerno, Italy
Street Illumination in Salerno, Italy

In the vicinity of Salerno, you can find many archaeological objects of the ancient period, including ancient Roman bridges that are so well preserved that in our time they are used for its intended purpose.

In different parts of the city, you can also see here and there fragments of ancient buildings survived to the present day, since Salerno was laid as a settlement even during the Etruscans.

Ancient Roman Aqueduct in the center of Salerno, Italy
Ancient Roman Aqueduct in the center of Salerno, Italy

Fort Carnaler is an ancient medieval fortress and a magnificent sightseeing platform for panoramic views of the city.

The walls of Fort Carnale still store traces of artillery guns of different eras, including the Second World War.

Fort Carnale in Salerno, Italy
Fort Carnale in Salerno, Italy

Terms of Termi is a natural thermal resort in the vicinity of Salerno, very popular among visitors and local residents for the extraordinary healing force of local waters.

Terme Conturs, Salerno, Italy
Terme Conturs, Salerno, Italy

In the vicinity of Salerno there are a lot of developed tourist routes for lovers of long hiking. Local mountains are cut by excursion paths.

The main reason to go on such a campaign is the mountain landscapes and distinctive tiny villages scattered along the mountain slopes in the most unexpected places.

Monti Alburny in the vicinity of Salerno, Italy
Monti Alburny in the vicinity of Salerno, Italy

Naples and his sights

Naples is one of the most famous cities in Italy, which is completely different from any other city in the country.

In the Naples, poverty and luxury, terrible dirt and glamorous chic, great cultural heritage and real courtyard punks with a pronounced criminal raid are closely intertwined.

The Italians themselves say that if someone wants to see all the beauty and disappointment of life, he needs to go to Naples.

Street art on Naples Street, Italy
Street art on Naples Street, Italy

Castel Castel Nuovo - The symbol of Naples, the castle for a long time served as the residence of kings, so in addition to external beauty and greatness, the castle is very interesting and internal interiors.

Castel Castel Nuovo in Naples, Italy
Castel Castel Nuovo in Naples, Italy

The Square of the National Assembly (Pyatz Plabichito) - The main square of Naples, surrounded by historical and administrative buildings, the most grandiose of which is the Church of St. Francis. Piacus Plabichito is a favorite meeting place for citizens.

Pyatzza pleuby, Naples, Italiapyatza pleubyed, Naples, Italy
Pyatzza pleuby, Naples, Italy

The Royal Palace of Naples In addition to the royal interiors, you can attract you with an exhibition of famous painters and the library of Herculanum - an ancient city that died during the eruption of Vesuvius along with Pompeii.

The interiors of the royal palace in Naples, Italy
The interiors of the royal palace in Naples, Italy

Also, the Royal Palace is famous for the sculptures of the tamers of horses made by the Russian sculptor Klodt, similar to that stand on the Anichka bridge in St. Petersburg.

The sculptures were solemnly presented to Naples by the Russian emperor Nicholas I in gratitude for the wonderful welcome during a trip to Italy.

Klodt's sculptures at the gates of the Royal Palace in Naples, Italy
Klodt's sculptures at the gates of the Royal Palace in Naples, Italy

National Archaeological Museum of Naples It is considered one of the oldest and most interesting archaeological museums in Italy. The museum exposition includes samples of various historical eras found during excavations in this region.

Sarcophagus in the Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy
Sarcophagus in the Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy

Cathedral of St. Janoire - One of the places of pilgrimage for Catholics from all over Europe. It is here that the relics and blood of St. Yanuarius, the patron saint of the city of Naples, are stored.

It is believed that every year on the day of the execution of Januarius (he was executed by one of the Roman emperors during the persecution of Christians) his blood, which is dried clots, “comes to life”, becomes scarlet and liquid.

Cathedral of St. Janoire, Naples, Italy
Cathedral of St. Janoire, Naples, Italy

If the blood has come to life, the year will be favorable. If the miracle did not happen, the city is waiting for big shocks and troubles. Every year, the Neapolitans fanatically come to the cathedral, so that from the mouth of a local priest to find out if the blood came to life and what to expect from the coming year.

A small museum is opened at the cathedral, which contains a variety of objects and jewelry dedicated to St. Yanuarius.

Blood Vesse of St. Yanarius, Naples, Italy
Blood Vesse of St. Yanarius, Naples, Italy

Capella Sansverele It is interesting in what is a classic model of the tomb of the Renaissance, as well as the famous sculpture “Christ under the Shrouded” on one of the graves.

The sculpture is made with such skill that, according to legend, the Creator turned a real fabric into a stone, which was covered by the sculpture, since the death of the mortal sculptor is not able to create such a masterpiece.

"Christ under the Shrouded" in the chapel of Sansverele, Naples, Italy

Basilica Santa Chiara - This is a magnificent example of the architecture of the Middle Ages, whose courtyard is decorated with unique tiles with painting, which are impressive even very far from the art of tourists.

Unfortunately, modern construction is an expertly performed restoration of the original building, since the basilica seriously suffered during the Second World War.

Basilica Santa Chiara, Naples, Italy
Basilica Santa Chiara, Naples, Italy

Palace of Kapodimont Present to your gaze the canvases of Titian, Goya, Caravago, Botticelli and other great Italian masters.

Here you can also see the royal chambers, an exhibition of coins of different eras, a collection of beautiful royal porcelain. There are separate halls with exhibits of contemporary art.

One of the halls of the Kapodimont Palace, Naples, Italy
One of the halls of the Kapodimont Palace, Naples, Italy

Catacombs of Naples - A mystical and coldest place. This is a whole underground city with its streets, intersections and significant places. The catacombs served as a place where the first Christians were saved from the persecution of the Romans.

Here they buried their dead and tortured brothers by faith. Residents of Naples say that in the catacombs you can still find numerous ghosts of the innocently tortured Christians.

Catacombs San Haudiozo in Naples, Italy
Catacombs San Haudiozo in Naples, Italy

Gallery Umberto I - A pompous building, built in the VIII century in order to separate the aristocratic part of the city from Neapolitan slums.

The gallery was built on the border of the districts so that the noble aristocratic families did not suffer from the sight and smell of plebeians on the other side of the fence. Today in the Umberto I gallery, numerous boutiques and clothing stores are located.

In the center of the gallery in the form of a mosaic, all the signs of the zodiac are depicted. Often you can see in this place people sitting, or even lying on their sign. According to local belief, this brings success in any plan and fulfillment of desires.

Gallery Umberto I in Naples, Italy
Gallery Umberto I in Naples, Italy

Endladia -Entertainment Park with many attractions, cafes, 3D cinemas and other obligatory attributes of the modern recreation industry.

This is not to say that Enladandia somehow stands out in a special way among other parks of large cities in Europe. Her visit will be perhaps interesting only to families with children as a change in the situation after numerous museums and exhibitions.

Endelandia entertainment Park in Naples, Italy
Endelandia entertainment Park in Naples, Italy

Piazza Bellini - Dear Square, filled with restaurants, cafes and live music. The square comes to life in the evenings, filled with an atmosphere of flirting, romantic adventure and careless chatter.

It is believed that it is here that you can meet the true love of your whole life, so visitors to Piazza Bellini are often alone and are simply obsessed with the idea of \u200b\u200bacquaintance with the opposite sex.

Piazza Bellini in Naples, Italy
Piazza Bellini in Naples, Italy

In general, the sights of Naples can be listed endlessly. Everyone will find many interesting places here, vivid impressions and emotions.

Not necessarily all emotions will be positive, since Naples is a city of contrasts. But he leaves no one indifferent.

Street in Naples, Italy
Street in Naples, Italy

Separately, it must be said about security measures in Naples. In promoted tourist places relatively calm, except for small pickpockets inherent in any large city in Europe, especially Italy.

Caution should be shown when visiting areas remote from the main tourist routes.

Naples residential quarters, Italy
Naples residential quarters, Italy

Unlike many other European cities, in Naples you should not try to independently examine the "non -tourist" places of the city. Firstly, it is rather dirty. Sleeping quarters can be littered with fetid heaps of garbage literally with human height.

Garbage on the streets of Naples, Italy
Garbage on the streets of Naples, Italy

And secondly, in the Naples Camorra (the local mafia) it is engaged in all types of criminal earnings, and for foreigners does not make exceptions.

Refrain from visiting such areas in the dark and do not respond to the provocations of the local punks, if suddenly, for some reason, you were noticed.

Slums of Naples, Italy
Slums of Naples, Italy

Pompeii, Herculanum and Stabia

Pompeii, Herculanum and Stabia are three ancient Roman cities that instantly died during the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 1079. The most famous of them is Pompeii.

The city buried under volcanic rocks was “preserved” for many centuries exactly what it was at the time of death.

Street in Pompeii, Italy
Street in Pompeii, Italy

Thanks to this, today you can see urban buildings practically not touched by time, which have retained not only external outlines, but also interior decoration, including household items and wall frescoes.

In terms of the number of artifacts found, this is perhaps the most outstanding ancient air museum.

Frescoes on the walls of the villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii, Italy
Frescoes on the walls of the villa of the Mysteries, Pompeii, Italy

I must say that Pompeii was a rather developed and prosperous city. Several theaters, a magnificent library, city baths, public toilets, brothels and taverns were found here.

In the city, sewage systems and water supply, houses and streets functioned, had a numbering, trade was actively carried out and production developed.

All streets were paved with stone, there were pointers. A network of household services was developed, for example, the townspeople used the laundry and delivery of hot food to the house.

Residential building, Pompeii, Italy
Residential building, Pompeii, Italy

The figures of people and animals who died during the eruption are amazing. Initially, archaeologists could not explain the strange voids that they found in the multitude during excavations, but later it was possible to establish that the voids formed on the site of decayed bodies - in some of them they found human bones and clothing items.

Subsequently, the voids were neatly filled with gypsum, thus received the contours of the body of the deceased.

Cast of the body of the deceased resident of Pompeii, Italy
Cast of the body of the deceased resident of Pompeii, Italy

Also, during excavations, the surviving reserves of food, ancient wines, jewelry, libraries of citizens and craft shops were found in many excavations. Excavations of the Pompey are still underway, only part of the city is available for inspection.

Jackets found during excavations of Pompeii, Italy
Jackets found during excavations of Pompeii, Italy

You can get to Pompey yourself. In Naples from the Central Station, the CircumVesuviana electric train walks every 30 minutes. You need to go to Pompei Scavi/Villa Misteri (the road takes about half an hour).

Further, from the station to the museum is a network of signs in which it is quite easy to navigate. In the summer, the museum is open from 9 am to 7 pm (the cash desks are closed 1.5 hours earlier!).

Train CircumVesuviana, Naples, Italy
Train CircumVesuviana, Naples, Italy

For a leisurely inspection of the city, it will take about 5-6 hours. The input ticket costs 11 euros. For a surcharge, you can purchase an audio guide or join the excursion group.

For an independent inspection of Pompey, it is better to purchase a map at the entrance to the museum, as it is easy to get lost in the city.

If desired, you can take an additional ticket for an inspection of neighboring cities, Herculanum and Stabia, who also died during the eruption of Vesuvius. Such a ticket is valid for three days, because in one day it is simply impossible to inspect everything.

Excavations in Herculanum, Italy
Excavations in Herculanum, Italy

Island of SKYA

Regular ferries and high -speed boats from Naples and Sorrento go on a sincer. The road will take from one and a half hours to 40 minutes, the ticket costs from 40 euros per person (each carrier sets accurate prices on its own).

If you are going to travel along a spleen by car, then you should specify in advance the presence and schedule of the cargo in the ports of the departure.

Island of SKAYA, Italy
Island of SKAYA, Italy

There are not too many attractions (fortress of the reign of Aragon, several churches, the botanical garden and the archaeological museum).

There is an eco-type for lovers of long walks, from which good views of the surroundings open from the hills.

Thermal resorts on the island of SKYA, Italy
Thermal resorts on the island of SKYA, Italy

Basically, tourists go to a sincer to improve their health in thermal springs. Rest on the island is very calm and measured.

Basically, lovers of silence, families with young children and adult couples who do not strive for active entertainment are resting here.

Spa hotel on O. Iskya, Italy
Spa hotel on O. Iskya, Italy

Capri island

Maxim Gorky, who spent a considerable part of time on Capri said the following about the island: “The piece is tiny, but tasty.

In general, here immediately, one day, you see so much beautiful that you are drunk, bastard and you can’t do anything. ” Perhaps this is the most accurate definition of life on Capri.

Capri Island, Italy
Capri Island, Italy

The city of idle idle of Capri became the time of the Roman emperor Octavian Augustus, which was so amazed at local beauty that he erected a whole mini-town for his own rest.

Octavian Augustus was followed by representatives of the Roman nobility and the next generation of emperors.

Villa on O. Capri, Italy
Villa on O. Capri, Italy

Later, the Romans changed the medieval nobility, the European bourgeoisie and, finally, representatives of the bohemia of our days. At times, the density of the stars per square kilometer is just going off the overflow. Closer and most convenient to get to Capri from Sorrento.

The fare may seem high, but such is the reputation of the island - nothing can be cheap here, only chic, glamor and careless transvention.

Pier on CAPRA, Italy
Pier on CAPRA, Italy

It is necessary to go to the island, despite the high cost (in the end, you can definitely afford a couple of cups of coffee in local cafes).

But here on some summer terrace you can easily meet some super-media person in crumpled shorts, or just stare at the local audience, the best definitions for which are “Vaneslavia Fair”.

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