Why has the city of Naples conquered the hearts of the world?

As a famous song says, Naples dazzles with its thousand colors and contradictions.

Ah, Naples, the capital of southern Italy, the city of Vesuvius, the home of pizza and the protected city of San Gennaro. Describing it is difficult because there are so many details and nuances to consider. That is why we increasingly turn to art, poetry and music to try to understand the soul of this city. The song “Napulè” by the famous Pino Daniele, for example, is worth more than a thousand books dedicated to the city. In short, Naples is a challenge. But above all, Naples is simply wonderful.

Naples is officially the city with the most churches and chapels on the planet! There are five hundred churches and two thousand chapels from different eras, all built with the best architectural style. Among these religious wonders, the Cathedral of the Assumption is the main star. With its Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neo-Gothic architecture, it is the perfect place for those seeking spirituality and beauty. This city is a true cultural treasure!

“Mamma mia”! Get ready to immerse yourself in the essence of Naples! The epic historic center, known as “Spaccanapoli”, is an adventure that begins in the Spanish Quarters and ends in Forcella. Every step is a feast for the eyes, with majestic palaces, beautiful churches and iconic monuments. Even a month would not be enough to explore everything! So follow your curiosity! At every corner, a surprise!

Do you want to go back in time and feel the emotion of 2000 years ago? In Naples you don’t need a time machine, just take a train from Napoli Centrale to Scavi di Pompei and Ercolano. These archaeological sites are the time portal you need to relive history! Ercolano and Pompeii were covered by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 BC. These archaeological cities show the exact moment of the eruption and are incredibly preserved. Don’t miss this opportunity for an exciting journey through history!

In the early 20th century, visionary cultural icons such as Hemingway, Pablo Neruda and Andy Warhol were enchanted by the mysteries of Naples. Today, a new generation of innovative artists and writers are drawn to the vibrant and unwavering depictions of the city, featured in works such as “A Amiga Genial” by Elena Ferrante and “Gomorra” by Roberto Saviano.

When it comes to beauty, Giuseppe Sanmartino’s “Veiled Christ” is worth a million stories. The sculpture is considered by many art critics to be one of the most impressive ever made and sits majestically in the Sansevero Chapel, near Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, on Via Francesco De Sanctis.

Around Via dei Tribunali there is a world of wonders to discover: the street of the shepherds, known as San Gregorio Armeno; the Archaeological Museum and, of course, the majestic Duomo. But before entering this last attraction, it is essential (actually **MANDATORY!**) to satisfy your hunger with a pizza! And finally, don’t forget to have an espresso! They say that in Naples the coffee is different from the rest of Italy… is that so?