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.

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