Southern Italy is one of the most amazing places in the world. It’s a place made for tourism, full of stunning scenery, architecture, and delicious food. When you think of the word “vacation,” it’s probably the first place that comes to mind. One of the most beautiful tours of this country is the tour of southern Italy. We would like to share that experience with our readers, so today we will list the things to do when visiting Naples and the surrounding area.
Let’s start with the city of Naples. A beautiful city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea, sparkling with beauty and history, it reminds us of the golden age of medieval art. When visiting Naples, there are a few things you should check out if you want to get the most out of the city.
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1. Stroll around Piazza Plebiscito
The central square of Naples represents a gathering place, where all kinds of expressions and cultural events take place in the city. The square is lovely, but what makes it special are the events that take place there. When something happens in town, most people in town gather together.
2. Admire Galleria Umberto I
Galleria Umberto I is a combination of shopping mall and Renaissance Italy. It is a beautiful building with marble floors and a glass roof, and the beautiful glass dome houses luxury brand shops. It is one of the most famous known in Naples.
3. Check out Castello dell’Ovo
This stunning castle got its name in an unusual way. The Castle of Eggs was named because the architect placed an egg at its foundation and stated that if the egg broke, the city of Naples would collapse. I don’t know what happened to the eggs, but Napoli is still alive and well, so it should be okay. Located in the city center, it served as the first line of defense from enemy ships.
4. Eat the best pizza in the world
Naples is the birthplace of pizza. This is also the place where you can try the best pizza in the world, no debate. The places that left a great impression on me are: Pizzeria Brandi, Pizza Margherita was born in honor of Queen Margherita. It was then, and still is, made with dough, tomato sauce from San Marzano tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, and fresh basil. The pizza toppings represent the colors of the Italian flag: tomatoes are red, mozzarella is white, and basil is green. That’s amazing?
5. Sleep in the tallest building in Naples
Hotel Ambassador is the tallest building in Naples. It has 30 floors and the rooms on the top floor offer the best panoramic views of the city and the Bay of Naples. The hotel is less than a mile from the city center, so a car is not required.
6. Watch an SC Napoli match at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium
Diego Maradona is a hero of Naples. He was a soccer player who spent most of his career playing for the Naples soccer club. He is also one of the best soccer players to have ever played this game. In Napoli, Jesus is in the lead, but Maradona is right behind him. São Paulo’s stadium, as it was once called, is a wonderful place to feel the heart and soul of Neapolitans who live for football, or “calcio”.
mount vesuvius
Naples is also known as a city located at the foot of Mount Vesubis, an active volcano. It exceeds 4,000 feet in height, and its most destructive eruption occurred in 79 AD, the same year that the Colosseum in Rome was completed. Vesuvius has erupted many times since then, the last time in the 1940s. Although there has been no eruption since then, seismologists say the situation could change in the blink of an eye.
Neapolitans have great respect for this mountain, but they also fear it. Mount Vesuvius has two craters, and the one that erupted in 79 AD can be visited. You can go all the way to the base of the mountain, but after that you are on your own. The climb takes about 2 hours and is quite steep.
There are benches on the side of the trail so you can take a rest, but once you reach the top there is only a shop, so don’t forget to replenish yourself with water and carbohydrates. Once you reach the top, you can see a little inside the crater. The view of all of Naples and its coastline is worth the climb.
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When Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, it wasn’t the type of eruption that locals were familiar with. There were no lava fields sliding down the mountain like you see in Hawaii. This eruption was much more dangerous. The volcano exploded billions of tons of hot ash 32 miles into the air, turning day into night within minutes.
The Roman city of Pompeii, located in the fields beneath Mount Vesuvius, suffered the most damage. Its inhabitants were destroyed within seconds, buried in the hot ash that piled above them. The city was completely covered and hidden from human eyes for thousands of years.
The people of Pompeii trembled in fear. Once you visit Pompeii, you will notice that no matter where these poor people were when they were struck by the ash, time stands still. It’s an eerie and incredible experience. Many figures can be seen, including a petrified mother with her child in her arms and a petrified man who was trying to escape.
Although the incident was horrific, the eruption completely preserved the city. There are aqueducts, water pipes, roads, baths, pools, and even paintings on the walls. For thousands of years, everything remained as it was. Seeing something this old makes you feel like you’re in a city from the Golden Age.
Master’s student in Criminal Law from Montenegro. But he’s also a writer, graphic designer, videographer, professional chef, gamer, music lover, and car enthusiast. Some people say it’s impossible to be good at so many things at once, and they’re right, but I still love doing them all. cheers!
