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Travel Directory / Italy / Naples
 
 
Places of Interest
S. Francesco (St Francis Church) <!-- ReligiousBuildings isempty -->

Baroque and topped by a bulbous campanile, it is bordered by a stunning cloister from the 13C with capitals decorated with floral motifs supporting the interlaced arcades in the Sicilian-Arabic style.

 Emerald Cave <!-- UrbanAndNaturalAreas isempty -->

A lift plunges visitors into a strange world, both underground and underwater, lit up by an almost illusory light. The scientific explanation is that this marine cave is illuminated indirectly by rays of sunlight, giving it a beautiful emerald (smeraldo) colour. Whatever, the result is quite bewitching.
Coral Museum <!-- Museums isempty -->

This tiny museum has pieces of great artistic value: amongst which, for example, there is a very precious snuffbox encrusted with cameos.

 Avernus Lake <!-- UrbanAndNaturalAreas isempty -->

The lake lies below the Cumae-Naples road, dark and still within a deep crater surrounded by wooded hillsides. It probably seemed even more unfathomable in antiquity when the birds flying overhead were overcome by fumes and dropped into the lake to be swallowed up. It even prompted Virgil to make it the entrance to the Underworld. Under the Roman Empire, it was developed as a naval base and an underground gallery known as Cocceio's Cave, it was tunnelled to enable the chariots to reach Cumae. Nowadays, it provides a pleasant spot for visitors.
 
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Naples is a little unfairly criticised. Although the city might not have much to offer in comparison with Rome, Florence or Milan it is actually a fine place to spend a couple of days and sample Italy at its most real. Outside of Naples, the wider region of Campania and the Neapolitan Riviera in particular are well worth exploring. Journeying South out of Naples along the costline to Salerno offers a unique driving experience with the opportunity to island hop to Capri which is also well worth a visit. Further south and Sorrento is a fascinating glimpse at upper class Italy. A boat trip to Pompeii from this region is also a must see. - Tom
http://www.damichele.net/ If you are going to Naples you must sample the famous Neapolitan pizza. Reputed by the locals to be the best in town, Pizzeria Da Michele is located near the main train station. Da Michele is not fancy, it canteen-like inside, but the pizza is out of this world.

As with many of the real pizzerias in Naples, the only choices are margherita or marinara. Once you've tried a Da Michele margherita, you'll see that there is no need for anything more complicated. The restaurant is cheap - about £11 for 2 large pizzas and 2 beers. You'll have to queue, so be sure to get a ticket on arrival (ask a waiter) and then wait outside with the hungry locals. - Stuart, London