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Naples city excursion

Naples city excursion

One of the most beautiful cities in the world with its colors and its many historical, artistic and cultural beauties, Naples is an important stage for those wishing to visit the major points of interest in Italy. Finding it all in a few hours is really impossible and for those who do not have much time to do it, could be a good idea to book a personalized excursion with a local private driver who will leads you among the city to discover its main attractions.

Among the main streets of the city, you can admire the famous Spaccanapoli which, from the Spanish district, head straight, dividing the town halfway down to the Forcella quarter. Spaccanapoli is not just a road, it is an incredible set of ancient palaces, churches and artistic beauties, where you can dive literally into the daily life of the city.

Among the most beautiful works that can be admired in Naples is undoubtedly the suggestive work of Giuseppe Sanmartino, located in the famous chapel of San Severo where art and religion blend: the Veiled Christ. The statue was made by the marble with an incredible skill and, in fact, it keeps all the tourists that can have the possibility to admire it fascinating from its realistic effect.

For those who love art and history, the Archaeological Museum of Naples is a collection of artworks and historical finds that come from the excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum. Equally beautiful is the Museum of Capodimonte that houses works of art such as paintings, sculptures and frescoes made by great masters of the past, like Raffaello, Caravaggio, El Greco to name a few. If you prefer to discover the city with a walk, crossing the dome of the incredible Galleria Umberto I, you can reach the imposing Castel of Maschio Angioino and near, a few steps, you can see Piazza del Plebiscito with its neoclassical colonnade and the Royal Palace of the Sixteenth Century.

If you are an adventure lover, even in the most hidden parts of the city, the Undercover Naples and the Bourbon Tunnel are the suitable trails for you, as you can enter in the subsoil of the city to discover the ancient Roman aqueduct, anti-aircraft Second World War refuges, vintage vehicles and the famous War Museum.

Other places to visit are the Certosa di San Martino in Vomero, in the upper part of the city, from which you can admire the panorama of Naples in all its majesty. Next to Castel Sant'Elmo is another historic monument in Naples.

At the end of your trip you will not stop staying in enjoying the typical product of Naples excellence, the famous Neapolitan pizza has become the first symbol of the city.

 

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