Naples

Naples, Napoli in Italian, is the third most-populated city in Italy and the biggest city in Southern Italy. Its name comes from the Greek Neapolis meaning new city. It is in fact in close proximity to many interesting sites, such as Pompeii and the Bay of Naples, makes it a good base for exploring the area. The best way to get to know Naples is to walk around its ancient streets, discovering the hidden wonders of this amazing city. The street of Spaccanapoli literally splits the city into two parts, including several streets about 2 km long and just 6 meters wide. On both sides a tightly-packed labyrinth of narrow, charming alleys spreads out. This is the old, working-class, full-blooded Naples. The other site of Naples, less famous, but for us of great historic and cultural importance is Underground Naples, a “city under the city”, exceptionally old. The Greeks built imposing funeral monuments underneath the city, while the Romans built aqueducts, caverns and tunnels. The public can now visit some parts of these underground areas if accompanied by a guide. As a result, Naples is nowadays a lively and vibrant city, full of wonderful historical and artistic treasures and narrow, winding streets with small shops, making it worth at least a few days visit.