Naples Nutz and Bolts

The Basics

City Name: Naples
Where is it located?: Naples sits on Italy’s west coast, called the Amalfi Coast.
Why do people go there?: No, this is not the golf resort haven in Florida, this is a stunning “Greco-Roman” city with the ruins to match. Home to “real” Italy – with the tempers to match – this city has a bit more ‘grit’ than its popular counterparts.
How do travelers get there?: Eurail. Do it.
Currency: Euro
City Code: 81
Other phone tips:
Population: 995000
Languages: Italian

Travel Information

Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Duomo, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Chiesa San Domenico Maggiore
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/it/nap/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/it/naples/
Tourist Office: See Main Office in Rome: Ente nazionale italiano per il turismo, via Marghera no. 2/6, 00185 ROMA, Telephone: +39 6 49711, Fax: +39 6 4463379, Email: sedecentrale@enit.it, http://www.enit.it
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Tips for Visiting

When to go: Italy, especially in the South, heats up during the summer months, as tourists flock to the country. During Ferragosto in August, many shops and restaurants close as Italian flee the blazing hot cities and seek refuge at the beach.
Common Phrases: Yes = Si, No = No, Please = Per favore, Thank you = Grazie , Do you speak English? = Lei parla degli Inglesi?
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How to get around?: Buses, trams and the metro system can all be ridden under Giranapoli tickets.
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