Naples
Italy
- Safety rating
- 7.3/10
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to October for warm weather without the summer crowds and heat.
- Population
- 3.0M
Overview
Gritty, exuberant, and steeped in history, Naples is the birthplace of pizza and gateway to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. A chaotic historic center, world-class archaeology, and the brooding presence of Vesuvius make it endlessly vivid.
Top attractions
Explore the historic center, the Archaeological Museum, and day trips to Pompeii and Capri.
Getting around
A metro, funiculars, and buses serve the city, with trains to Pompeii and ferries to the islands.