Naples ItalyNaples Italy, is a wonderful town, full of contraddictions, beautiful corners and difficult parts. It is the thirt most populated italian city with just over one Mil. inhabitants and the biggest city in Southern Italy.  Its name comes from the Greek Neapolis meaning new city. Capital of Campania region, it is about 2 hours south of Rome, located on the northern edge of the Bay of Naples, between the sea and Vesuvio volcano, one of the most celebrated and charming scenery in the world. Its vast artistic and architectonic patrimonyis protected and its historical center is recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage. An important and famous ancient site nearby is Pompeii, buried by an eruption of Vesuvio in 79AD. The port of Naples is one of the largest ports in Italy and the most important in southern Italy. Another interesting place to visit is the volcano Vesuvio. Return from Naples Italy map |
