Naples: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Once you set your step to Naples you should walk around at Piazza del Plebiscito and you have to get ready to amazed by the historical building that standing side to side will give you an unforgettable experience when in Naples. Start your tour From the gulf of Naples, Royal Palace, Palazzo Salerno, Prefecture Palace, and lastly the Church of San Francesco di Paola.
Piazza del Plebiscito
DOWNTOWN
Decumani is the main street in the heart of Naples where the churches, old houses, cafes, bars, and restaurants are mingling. The Greeks and Romans make this place as the main street since some centuries ago and still preserved until nowadays as the center of city development.
Decumani Street
SHOPPING
When it comes to the shopping street in Naples, Via San Biagio Dei Librai will come along with that. You can easily find any stores which sell antique souvenirs or ethnic local products that you can not find in another city in this street.
Via San Biagio Dei Librai
FOOD & DRINK
You must have a bite of the brick oven Neapolitan pizza when in this city to make sure that your taste buds experience the real taste of Naples. You will get a simple classic topped pizza with fresh tomatoes, oregano, garlic, and olive oil and you will not forget its taste for years.
CULTURE
In the Roman era, the people of Naples maintain the Greek language and customs. You can expect friendly locals and great hospitality when visiting this destination.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit Naples from March to June, to enjoy the spring while the weather is warm and relatively dry.
HOTEL
Eurostars Hotel Excelsior is one of the oldest and grandest hotels in Naples located in the seafront with great sea view and Castel dell’ Ovo right in front of the window. Staying at this hotel for one night is not a bad idea because you can enjoy the elegant yet warm atmosphere by its classical interior decor. But when you want to stay at a five-star hotel which has luxury and classy ambiance, Romeo Hotel may be set on your bucket list. The hotel brings the modern concept of hospitality that you can feel from its service and interior design.
Eurostars Hotel Excelsior
Romeo Hotel
RESTAURANT
Friggitoria Vomeroi is the right place to go when you do not have much time to spent on the meal or when you just need some quick bite. The restaurant mostly offers deep-fried food which commonly finds at street food such as panzarotti (potato croquettes), arancini (fried rice balls coated with breadcrumbs), calzoni, and many more. But when you and your travel mate in a doubt to decide to eat seafood or meat you can head to Il Ristorantino dell'Avvocato, both of them have a great taste which cooked with a combination of traditional and modern techniques. You will not disappoint with this restaurant's dining room because of the cozy and intimate atmosphere created from its interior decor and dim light.
Friggitoria Vomeroi
Il Ristorantino dell'Avvocato
CAFE
Gran Caffè Gambrinus is the right place to go when you are craving something sweet along with a cup of an-old-but-gold caffeine. The cafe serves the ancient and authentic Neapolitan espresso coffee for more than 100 years that will bring you back to the old days in every sip. You always have other options for caffeine, like in Birdy’s Bakery is the most suitable for you who looking for a coffee that not has the Italian style. This cafe has vibrant and cute vibes by its white wooden furniture which serves the American brunch style.
Gran Caffè Gambrinus
Birdy's Bakery
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
L'Antiquario is the best bar to go when you want to take a sip of cocktails with live jazz music as the background. This classic and contemporary bar made their cocktail with passion and detail-oriented to make sure it comes to the customer most finely. On the other hand, Ba-Bar has chic but friendly vibes by its vintage wooden table and chair. You can order a cold beer or Italian wines while enjoying the leisure time with your travel mate or playing table football.
L'Antiquario
Ba-Bar
INTERESTING PLACE
When you are in Naples, you have to visit Naples National Archaeological Museum to learn about this city's history by its collection such as works from Greek, Roman and Renaissance times, and especially Roman artifacts from nearby Pompeii, Stabiae, and Herculaneum. Royal Palace of Naples is a place that you can not miss to visit when in Naples. Besides the ancient yet architectural building that you can not ignore its charm, you will also be amazed by its classy interior which well preserved from the 17th century.
Naples National Archaeological Museum
Royal Palace of Naples
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Take some snaps in Castel Nuovo and upload it to your Instagram feed and grab more likes from your followers by its classic yet elegant charm. The castle is accessible which located nearby Piazza del Plebiscito and stand out when you try to take a photo from the cruise. Visiting Naples is never complete before you take your step to Pompeii, which buried by the 79 A.D. eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Even the condition of the building is not in the complete shape, you can still be amazed by its ancient architecture. To get the history in one picture you have to stroll around the Amphitheatre, the Casa Del Fauno, the Temple of Apollo and the Temple of Jupiter, and many more in the neighborhood.
Castel Nuovo
Pompeii
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