Places to visit:
Streets & city life
- Via dei Tribunali – the main ancient decumanus, full of street food and local life
- Spaccanapoli (Via San Biagio dei Librai) – cuts straight through the historic center; bookshops, crafts
- Via Toledo – Naples’ main shopping street
- Spanish Quarter (Quartieri Spagnoli) – narrow alleys, murals, authentic atmosphere
- Toledo Metro Station – one of the most beautifull metro station in Europe
Churches & Art
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Cappella di Sansevero (book in advance)
The Veiled Christ and strong esoteric symbolism -
Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo
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Complesso di Santa Chiara
Sea front
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Lungomare Caracciolo – seaside promenade with bay views
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Castel dell’Ovo – sunset spot and a nice view of the Vesuvio
Underground Naples & Esotericism
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Napoli Sotterranea (Piazza San Gaetano)
Greek–Roman tunnels, ancient aqueduct, WWII shelters -
Galleria Borbonica (Via Morelli)
Bourbon-era tunnels and wartime history -
Cimitero delle Fontanelle
Historic ossuary linked to popular devotion and folklore
Food:
Pizzerias
- Lombardi 1892 - Pizzeria and also an excellent restaurant
- Attilio (roots and culture)
- 50 Kalò - Top-quality pizza
- La Masordona -–Only for fried pizza, unquestionably the best in town
- L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele - Perhaps the oldest pizzeria in Naples, a true institution
- Sorbillo
- Starita
Typical, cheap trattorias for workers and students – open only at lunch
- Spiedo d’Oro
- Mangi e Bevi
- Ampressa Ampress
- A' scarpetta
Best Coffee in Town
- Diaz Microtorrefazione - In-house roasting, currently the best in Naples with a wide choice of blends
- Ceraldi Caffè - Historic café, extremely dark Neapolitan roast, ristretto,
- Gambrinus - Possibly the oldest café in Naples, a true experience
Desserts & Sweets
- Scaturchio – All traditional Neapolitan pastries
- Poppella – Famous for the Fiocco di Neve
- Sfogliatelle Attanasio – Best in town, not only sfogliatelle
- La Dolcezza degli Dei – Neighborhood artisanal chocolate shop, no frills
- Casa Infante – Excellent gelato
- Bilancione – Gelato with a view, near the Reginella restaurant in Posillipo
Drinking Well in the City
- OAK – Craft beer and natural wines
- Indovino – Excellent wine selection
- Ex Salumeria – Artisanal Caribbean rum (try the orange & cinnamon one)