No. 01 · Landmark
Pompeii
The Roman city frozen by Vesuvius in 79 AD
A 170-acre archaeological site preserving streets, frescoes, and the casts of citizens caught by the eruption.
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Pizza, Pompeii, and a bay framed by Vesuvius
Italy's loudest, oldest, most chaotic southern capital — birthplace of pizza, gateway to Pompeii, and overlooking the world's most photogenic volcano.
When to go
April–June and September–October. Summers are hot and busy.
Getting around
Metro Line 1 (the 'art metro') plus the funicular up to Vomero.
Don't miss
The top places to start with if you only have a day or two — the essentials before you go deeper.
No. 01 · Landmark
The Roman city frozen by Vesuvius in 79 AD
A 170-acre archaeological site preserving streets, frescoes, and the casts of citizens caught by the eruption.
Read more →No. 02 · Where to stay
UNESCO-listed maze of Spaccanapoli
The largest historic centre in Europe — Greek street grid, Baroque churches, and shrines wedged into every wall.
Read more →No. 03 · Museum
The world's best Roman antiquities collection
Holds the finest finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum — frescoes, mosaics, and the Farnese sculptures.
Read more →4 hand-picked
A curated mix of landmarks, neighborhoods, and museums worth your time in Naples, Italy — grouped by type below.