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: In order to make international calls through an operator-assisted service, just dial 170.
Population: 1 million
Languages: Italian
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Chiaia, Posilippo, Il Centro Storico, Piazza Plebiscito, Spaccanapoli, Christmas Alley, Spanish Quarter, Vomero
Attractions: Duomo, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Chiesa San Domenico Maggiore
Accommodations: Naples Hostels, Naples Hotels
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
Off-the-beaten-path: The Phlegraean Fields, Solfatara, Cuma, Grotto della Sibilla, Baia, Baia Castle, Flavian Amphitheater
Health Issues: Swine Flu
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 flees 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?
City Specific Events: Magi’s Festival,
How to get around?: Buses, trams and the metro system can all be ridden under Giranapoli tickets.
Good to know: Naples is synonymous to pizza because it’s where it originated.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Naples is the Naples International Airport.
Need more information?: Check out the Naples travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
