Renowned around the world for its size and stunning blue interior the Blue Grotto is accessible by boat – winds allowing. The entrance is a small opening formed by a natural opening in the wall ...
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...
The Villa Jovis is the largest of the Capri imperial villas. The whole summit of the mountain is occupied by the central body of the villa. It was built in the 1st century BC and is attributed to Tibe...
The Villa San Michele or St. Michael is a Swedish cultural institution with its headquarters on the isle of Capri. In addition to the Villa St. Michael it also includes a museum surrounded by a garden...
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...
