Naples Things To Do

Traditional Pizzeria
The food in Naples is simply out of this world. The original Pizza margherita was conceived in the city over a century ago. If you want to eat pizza like the Neapolitans, try Da Michele (Via Cesare Sersale, 1-3) or Trianon a Forcella (Via P. Colletta 46). Here you’ll discover authentic pizza; just tomato, garlic and oregano, and a splash of olive oil. It’s easy to find a good pizzeria, just look for one without tourists! Seafood is also prominent in local cuisine. Many sauces are based on garlic sautéed in extra-virgin olive oil, tomatoes, and local red wines. When ordering your food remember: arrabbiata means ‘angry’ and fra diavolo ‘brother Devil’!

Wine
A city-break-must is a trip to one of the many vineyards in the Naples area. One of the most popular is Mastroberardino. Due to its harsher landscape, Campania’s wines are stronger, rougher, and, in many cases, more powerful than those grown in gentler climes. Among the most famous are the Lacryma Christi (Tears of Christ), a white that grows in the volcanic soil; Taurasi, a potent red; and Greco di Tufo, a punchy white.

Historic sites
Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1995, Naples is overflowing with places of historic interest. The famous Castel dell'Ovo, or ‘Egg Castle’, is located on a small island, the Megarides, where colonists from Cumae founded the original nucleus of the city. The Santa Maria del Carmine church is at one end of Piazza Mercato (Market Square) in the city centre and was founded in the 12th century by Carmelite monks driven from the Holy Land in the Crusades. There are many hundreds more to peruse at your leisure.

Underground Naples
Old Greco-Roman reservoirs were dug out from the soft tufo stone underneath the city. The magnificent tunnels and cisterns can be viewed from ‘Napoli Sotteranea’ situated in Via dei Tribunali. The system covers most of the city and lies approximately thirty metres below ground level. During World War II the area was used as air raid shelters and markings on the walls depict the suffering endured during that time.

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