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Naples is the regional capital of Campania and the third-largest city of Italy, after Rome and Milan, with a population of 909,048 within the city's administrative limits as of 2022. Its province-level municipality is the third-most populous metropolitan city in Italy with a population of 3,115,320 residents and its metropolitan area stretches beyond the boundaries of the city wall for approximately 30 kilometres (20 miles).

Founded by Greeks in the first millennium BC, Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban areas in the world. In the eighth century BC, a colony known as Parthenope was established on the Pizzofalcone hill. In the sixth century BC, it was refounded as Neápolis. The city was an important part of Magna Graecia, played a major role in the merging of Greek and Roman society, and was a significant cultural centre under the Romans.

What to see in Naples:

https://www.italia.it/en/campania/naples/guide-history-facts

11 unmissable places

  • The first must-see in Naples is Vesuvius, which dominates the Gulf. Then there are:
  • Naples and its castles: on the ancient islet of Megaride stands the imposing Castel dell'Ovo. Legend has it that its name derives from the egg that Virgil hid in a cage in the castle's dungeons. In a more central area, we find one of the symbols of the city, the Maschio Angioino, also known as Castel Nuovo, Piazza del Plebiscito, the Church of San Francesco, the Royal Palace with the famous Teatro San Carlo next to it and the beautiful Library.
  • Naples and its streets: walking through the streets of the capital of Campania is an experience. You can sense it as soon as you walk, for example, along Spaccanapoli, the main street of the historic center that divides the city in two. How about visiting San Gregorio Armeno, better known as the street of nativity scenes, or, just a stone's throw from Piazza del Plebiscito, the Spanish Quarters, with their characteristic and colorful alleys, full of typical bars and, today, a tourist destination?
  • Naples and its museums: extraordinary. We recommend starting with the Museo Cappella Sansevero, a former deconsecrated church, which houses masterpieces such as the Veiled Christ by Giuseppe Sanmartino. Then there is the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, one of the most important in the world, and the National Museum of Capodimonte, a splendid journey through the history of art, from antiquity to the contemporary. Not to forget the fascinating Catacombs of San Gennaro (https://catacombedinapoli.it/it/luoghi/catacombe-di-san-gennaro-napoli/), the Fontanelle Cemetery (http://www.cimiterofontanelle.com/en/home-en-2.html) or the exploration of the city's underground which allows an unforgettable geological, historical, archaeological experience (https://www.napolisotterranea.org/en/history/). Getting around the City Getting around Naples is really easy. the main places of interest can be reached on foot or by public transport (bus and metro) as well as by taxi.
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Getting to the City Center from the Airport/Central Station

From the airport you can reach the city center (where both the congress venue and the main hotels or B&Bs are located) using the public bus service "Alibus". The ticket costs 5 euros and can be purchased online (https://book.distribusion.com/landing?retailerPartnerNumber=649309&marketingCarrierCode=ANMO) or on board (with cash or credit card)

From the station, the city center can be easily reached with the subway line 1 (from the Garibaldi stop, in front of the station - to the Toledo, Municipio or Università stops). The single ride ticket costs 1.30 euros. The daily ticket (for buses and metro) costs 4.50. (https://www.anm.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1344&Itemid=320 ). From the Airport/Station it’s possible to use the taxi service, with predetermined municipal rates
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Getting Around with the Metro (Subway) in Naples

Naples has two urban metropolitan lines: line 1 and line 6. The first connects the train station to the city center and to the main places of historical interest. Line L6 connects Piazza del Plebiscito to Fuorigrotta, piazza de Martiri and the Riviera di Chiaia.

Al additional metropolitan railway service, line 2, connects the eastern area of the city, with the terminus San Giovanni-Barra, to the western area of the same, with the last stop in the city territory in the Bagnoli-Agnano Terme station, before the opposite terminus in the Pozzuoli station.

It is operated by Trenitalia along the route of the Naples railway link with the metropolitan train service category. The line extends along 18.9 km for 12 stations, with a travel time of 55 minutes; the declared average frequency is one ride every 7/8 minutes. For the timetables, visit the web page: https://www.anm.it/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=42