Guide to Naples, Italy: Food, Art & Culture

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Advisor - Tracey Clark
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Tracey Clark

  • Italy

  • Adventure Travel

  • Arts & Culture

  • Boutique Travel

  • Food & Wine

  • Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel

  • Architecture

  • History

  • Foodie

A small street in Naples featuring hanging clothes.
Curator’s statement

The Bella Chaos! Naples is beautiful, chaotic, gritty and sublime. Too often just a quick stop for those headed to Capri, Pompeii or the Amalfi, Naples rewards those who come to discover her. The kind of city you dive into and embrace — it's superstitions, passions and heart are laid out for all who are willing to find it. Spend your days in some of Italy's most important museums or just wander the streets in search of street art (there's plenty) and the world's greatest pizza. And don't be surprised if people suddenly break out into song or the red-coated Scio Scio throws salt on you. It's all part of the charm.

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Where to stay In Naples, Italy

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Things to do In Naples, Italy

Colorful buildings on hills surrounding the blue sea.

MUSEUMS

Naples National Archaeological Museum - Most of what was found in Pompeii is here including the Gabinetto Segreto, or secret cabinet of 1st-century Roman erotic art found in Pompeii and Herculaneum. Plan for the better part of the day and don't miss the marble statue of Naples founding Siren, Parthenope.

The Capodimonte Museum - A former Royal Palace sits high atop Naples and offers some of the best views of the Bay of Naples as well as major works by Caravaggio, Raphael and Titian.

Museo MADRE - housed within the 19th-century Palazzo Donnaregina, showcasing Naples' thriving contemporary art scene.

ART

Fondazione Plart - See what's currently on at Fondazione Plart.

PAN (Palace of the Arts in Naples) - See what's currently on at PAN or better yet, book a tour with ALL STREET ITALY and let them connect you with local artists and street food vendors.

Day Trips

  • Pompeii

  • Sorrento

  • Capri

  • Herculaneum

  • Caserta

Places to eat & drink In Naples, Italy

A small street of restaurants.

PIZZA

Da Concettina ai Tre Santi - Run by Ciro Oliva and his family for more than 60 years in the ancient and lively Sanita neighborhood.

L'antica Pizzeria da Michele - Known as one of the oldest in the city, they only serve two types of pizza: marinara (tomato, oregano and garlic) and margherita (tomato and mozzarella.)

PIZZA FRITTA

Antica Pizza Fritta da Zia Esterina Sorbillo - Located on Spaccanapoli, the narrow main street in the historic district, known for its deep-fried pizza.

PASTRIES

Scaturchio - Try their Sfogliatella or Zeppole near the Santa Chiara Monastery in the Piazza San Domenico Maggiore.

COFFEE

Gran Caffè Gambrinus - A historic cafe serving coffee overlooking the Piazza Plebiscito since the 1860s.

Intra Moenia Literary Café - Located in Piazza Bellini, it offers a casual coffee or cocktails experience in a literary atmosphere just outside the University.

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This guide is part of our ongoing series on travel to Italy.