About Naples
In southern Italy, there is the city of Naples which lay on the Bay of Naples. Naples has an important historical significance that dates as far back to the 2nd millennium B.C. The famous, ancient town of Pompeii and the active Mount Vesuvius that destroyed it long ago are both located nearby. Castel Nuovo, a castle from the 13th century and the Royal Palace of Naples are just two historic architectural sites that can be visited. There are many churches to see, like the Pio Monte della Misericordia that contains the "Seven Works of Mercy" painting. Naples is where pizza and spaghetti were born but also has delicious seafood as well. Via Toledo is a shopping district near the Spanish Quarters neighborhood. Dividing the historic area of the city is the Spaccanapoli or the Naples Splitter. Spaccanapoli is a long picturesque road where plenty of landmarks like the Church of Santa Chiara can be found.
Discover and explore Naples, a city in the country of Italy. This online guide of information, articles, and photos of Naples helps you explore the attractions and points of interest of Naples. It is located on the continent of Europe and its GPS coordinates address is latitude 40.8333 and logitude 40.8333. [Map of Naples].