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THE NAPLES CITY GUIDE 1 Summary THINGS TO KNOW 3 History and culture THINGS TO SEE 4 Churches and Museums 6 Historical buildings and monuments 7 Places and charm THINGS TO TRY 9 Eating and Drinking 10 Shopping 11 Hotels and lodgings THINGS TO EXPERIENCE 12 Events 13 La Dolce Vita ITINERARIES 14 A special day 16 On the pizza trail 18 Vesuvius and the cities that fell victim to it 20 Aromas and tastes 32 © Netplan - Internet solutions for tourism THE NAPLES CITY GUIDE / THINGS TO KNOW 3 4 THE NAPLES CITY GUIDE / THINGS TO SEE History and culture Churches and Museums cultural affairs even further. to the end of the 13th century, which was The Byzantines were followed by the Normans, restored in the 17th century. Every Christmas who made Naples a part of the Kingdom of a life-size nativity scene is set up inside the Sicily. The next few centuries were a mixture church. of peace and war, until Emperor Frederick II came to the throne. He started a particularly Church of San Gregorio Armeno rich and flourishing cultural period that A wonderful example of Neapolitan Baroque culminated in the founding of the University art. The church is completely covered inside of Naples (1224). with frescoes and has cloisters that were When the Anjou dynasty took over, the designed in 1580 with a beautiful marble city became the capital once more and its fountain in the center. population, buildings and economy all grew in size. However, Naples enjoyed one of its most Church of Gesù Nuovo wonderful periods of artistic and cultural The opulent interior of this church, filled with splendor under Aragon rule: churches and multi-color marble and with altars inlaid with monuments were built and the city became semi-precious stones such as agate, amethysts a central meeting point for many foreign and lapis lazuli, are a sight to be seen. artists. During the following centuries, the city was The museums to visit to learn all about this uled by the Spaniards, against whom there city’s history and culture: Naples: National Mueseum Alexander and Dario at Isso’s was an unsuccessful popular uprising led by Naples: San Martino Chartreuse Battle “Masaniello” (1647). National Archeological Museum Naples is an ancient city: its origins date After a short period of Austrian rule (1707- All the most beautiful and charming churches This is the most important archeological back to the 9th Century B.C. when the 1734), Naples finally became an autonomous in Naples: museum in Europe and contains the city of Parthenope was founded on the site Kingdom, thanks to Charles of Bourbon. collection of objects that belonged to the where Castel dell’Ovo now stands. In the 6th In 1806, Napoleon gave the throne of the Cathedral-Duomo Bourbon family and also a series of bronzes, century B.C., this city was abandoned and Kingdom of Naples to his brother Giuseppe This was built around the end of the 12th sculptures and other objects found in the digs was given the name of “Palepolis” (old city) Bonaparte, and thus started a brief French century. The Cathedral of Naples has at Pompeii and Herculaneum. The famous and the new city of “Neapolis” was founded period for the city (until 1815). undergone several restorations over the “Tirannicidi” and all the sculptures on show next to it. Its name means exactly that, new The Bourbon family returned to the throne centuries, partly carried out to repair the in the “Galleria dei Grandi Maestri” (Great city. of the two Sicilies but their rule ended a few damage from earthquakes and partly to Masters Gallery) must be seen. Under the rule of the Roman Empire, the years later when Garibaldi entered the city in increase its artistic beauty. The relics of San city of Naples enjoyed economic and cultural 1860. A plebiscite of the people decided that Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples are kept Capodimonte Museum and Gallery prosperity. The area became popular for the city of Naples should be annexed to the in the cathedral. This Museum, opened in 1950, houses works holidays due to its beautiful coastline. Luxury Kingdom of Piedmont, which then became of art ranging from the 13th to the 18th thermal spas sprung up around Naples which the Kingdom of Italy in 1870. Church of Santa Chiara century which belonged to the Farnese became famous throughout the empire and This church originated in 1300 and was family and which were then inherited by which attracted politicians and intellectuals restored after the Second World War during the Bourbon family. The “Roman Collection” such as Cicero and Virgil. which it was damaged in air-raid bombing. It that includes works of art by Michelangelo, was returned to its original Provencal Gothic Tiziano, El Greco, Raffaello and Botticelli is After the fall of the Roman Empire, Naples style. The funeral monument of Robert I of an essential part of any visit. became an independent Duchy of Byzantium Anjou is to be noted. In the nearby Convent (763 A.D.), and was an essential part of the in Piazza del Gesù, there is a wonderful San Martino Museum conservation of Byzantine dominion in Italy. majolica-tiled Cloister to be seen. This museum is in the wonderful Certosa This autonomous state under Byzantium (Carthusian Monastery) of San Martino, and is lasted for almost four centuries, during which Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore dedicated to Neapolitan history and culture. the city of Naples developed its economic and This is a magnificent building dating back There is a very interesting section on nativity © Netplan - Internet solutions for tourism © Netplan - Internet solutions for tourism THE NAPLES CITY GUIDE / THINGS TO SEE 5 6 THE NAPLES CITY GUIDE / THINGS TO SEE Historical buildings and monuments scenes which displays examples from the 18th artists and writers such as Giotto, Petrarca and 19th centuries. The monumental sized and Boccaccio stayed. The Aragon dynasty “Cuciniello” nativity scene is well worth a expanded the building with two towers and visit. a fantastic Arc de Triomphe. The Cappella Palatina chapel is also worth visiting. Royal Palace Museum This is the Museum of the seventeenth- Castel dell’Ovo – A large fortress from the century Royal Palace where all the furniture, 12th century that is a dominant presence on sculptures, porcelain and paintings belonging the Naples seafront. It was a royal residence to the Bourbon dynasty are kept. The for many centuries, and played an important “Palace’s Sacred Art” Collection can be seen strategic role. in the palace chapel. Castel Sant’Elmo - Castel Sant’Elmo is a majestic, six-point star-shaped building that dates back to 1329 and which was first used as a prison. It is surrounded by ramparts and forts and stands over the city: there is a spectacular view from its terraces. Naples: Castel Maschio Angioino The buildings that were the center of civil and political life in the city: The Royal Palace and Gardens – This is a wonderful Renaissance style area, dating back to the 17th century. It was the residence of the Spanish Viceroys. The royal gardens are full of tree-lined avenues, shaded by magnolias and Holm oak trees, with rare plants, statues and “secret gardens”. Reggia di Capodimonte – This palace, ordered by Charles of Bourbon and built in 1738, dominates the whole city and has a wonderful view of the Bay of Naples. The building had a dual role, as a museum and as a royal residence, right from the start. The Reggia’s wood, the splendid setting for the sovereigns’ hunts, still has about 4000 varieties of centuries-old trees. Castel Maschio Angiolino – This castle was built towards the end of the 13th century on the instructions of the Anjou family, and became an important cultural center where © Netplan - Internet solutions for tourism © Netplan - Internet solutions for tourism THE NAPLES CITY GUIDE / THINGS TO SEE 7 8 THE NAPLES CITY GUIDE / THINGS TO SEE Places and charm The area is full of museums, monuments, from the efforts of city life. The very name of shops and historical coffee shops. A truly the area is a demonstration of this: the Greek unforgettable experience is a trip on the term Pausilypon means “a respite from pain”.