The volcanic island of Ischia lies of the coast of Naples in the northern end of the Bay of Naples. Easily reached by ferry and hydrofoil it’s a popular beach destination which also boasts natur...
Named after Baios, the navigator of Odysseus who died near the shores of the Sinus Baianus, Baiae is an ancient city that is reputed to have been one of the most luxurious and fashionable resort areas...
Cuma lies to the northwest of Naples and is best visited on a trip which includes Solfatara and Baiae. An ancient Greek settlement founded in the 8th century BC by emirgrants from today’s island...
With its more famous brother, Pompeii, Herculaneum was destroyed and yet preserved in late August AD79 as the exploding Vesuvius sent a pyroclastic flow of pumice and ash over the city in a wave. Hot ...
Located within the grounds of the Castel Sant'Elmo, the magnificent Monastery and National Museum of San Martin was founded in the 14th century as a Carthusian monastery. Falling into decay until arch...
Solfatara is part of the Phlegraean Fields volcanic area that lies to the northwest of Naples. A shallow volcanic crater it is a dormant volcano which still emits jets of steam with sulphurous fumes. ...
Whilst not as impressive as some other Cathedrals in other Italian cities, the Duomo merits a visit nonetheless. It was consecrated in 1315 and was originally Gothic in style, but changes have been ma...
A must for any visitor to the city the National Museum holds some of Europe’s most precious archaeological finds, in particular the mosaics and sculpture excavated at Pompeii and Herculaneum. T...
Renowned as two of Italy's finest, this museum and gallery occupy the 18th-century Capodimonte Palace, built in the time of Charles III. Seven Flemish tapestries, designed by Bernart van Orley display...