SING21 WHAT TO SEE

Naples is packed with tourist attractions, offering a wide range of places to visit and activities to enjoy. You can find plenty of information and recommendations on the official website of the Municipality of Naples, available in Italian (https://www.comune.napoli.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/IT/IDPagina/5802) and in English (https://www.comune.napoli.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/5802?uniq=118de88633a24b0d9db6a2b8700590594).

Moreover, you should definitely consider exploring some of the incredible destinations just outside of Naples. These nearby towns and attractions offer a unique glimpse into the history and culture of the region. Each of these places adds a unique chapter to the story of the region, making them all well worth a visit during your stay in Naples.

• Pompei is an absolute must-see. This ancient Roman city, famously preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, offers visitors an extraordinary chance to walk through streets frozen in time. It’s an experience that takes you back over 2,000 years into the past. You should reach Pompeii by taking the train "Circumvesuviana" from "Napoli Piazza Garibaldi" in direction to Sorrento : the closest station is "Pompei Scavi - Villa dei Misteri". More details here https://pompeiisites.org/en/ 

• Another fantastic place to visit is Nola, especially if you're in Naples at the end of June. Nola is home to the Gigli Festival, a vibrant and colorful celebration that takes place on the last Sunday of June. This traditional event features a spectacular procession with huge wooden structures known as "gigli" (lilies), carried by locals by shoulders, in a unique, energetic and musical display of community spirit. Nola is easily reached using "Circumvesuviana" from "Napoli Piazza Garibaldi" in direction to Baiano: the closest station is Nola that is exactly in the heart of the city and the Festival.

• If you're looking for stunning coastal views and a charming atmosphere, Sorrento is just a short distance from Naples. This picturesque town on the Amalfi Coast offers beautiful cliffs, great shopping, and delicious food, along with stunning views of the Bay of Naples.

• Finally, Herculaneum (or Ercolano) is another ancient city destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius, but it’s smaller and less crowded than Pompeii. The well-preserved ruins and the museum offer fascinating insights into Roman life.