Lonely PlanetJul 10
The 15 top things to do in Naples, Italy
In the southern Italian city of Naples, these 15 activities top our list, from epic hikes to stupendous street food and everything between.
Oldest continuously active opera house in the world.
20 things in this story
- Castel dell-OvoSightOldest fortification in Naples, legend of a magical egg.
- SpaccanapoliNeighborhoodBustling narrow street traversing Naples' historical center.
- Chiesa del Gesù NuovoPlace of worshipFamous church along Spaccanapoli.
- Cappella SanseveroMuseumRenowned for its marble sculpture Veiled Christ.
- Museo Archeologico NazionaleMuseumHouses treasures that survived Mt Vesuvius eruption.
- Pizzeria Gino SorbilloRestaurantBest pizza with focus on organic ingredients.
- Catacombe di San GennaroSightUnderground paleo-Christian labyrinth of tombs.
- Via San GregorioNeighborhoodNarrow alleyway teeming with presepe artisans.
- ScaturchioCaféPasticceria for sfogliatella and babà pastries.
- LungomareRestaurantPromenade along the Mediterranean Sea for evening strolls.
- Borgo MarinaroNeighborhoodTiny island occupied by Castel dell'Ovo.
- Santa ChiaraBarMonastic complex with basilica, monastery, museum, and garden.
- Cloister of the ClarisseSightPeaceful garden within the Santa Chiara complex.
- Funicolare CentraleSightInclined railway operating since 1928.
- Piazza VanvitelliNeighborhoodFinal stop of Funicolare Centrale, surrounded by boutiques.
- Castel NuovoSightMedieval castle, former royal seat, with frescoes by Giotto.
- Teatro San CarloTheatreOldest continuously active opera house in the world.
- Palazzo RealeSightLavish former palace of the Kingdom of Naples.
- Mt VesuviusSightActive volcano responsible for destroying Pompeii.
- Gran Cono TrailTrailHike to the summit of Mt Vesuvius for crater views.