Naples & Pompeii
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Pompeii Archaeological Site
Pompeii Archaeological Site
Pompeii Archaeological Site
Parco Archeologico di Pompei
A "living fossil" of ancient Rome frozen in time by volcanic disaster—the archaeological site that preserves the original urban and social life of a Roman city as a "natural history museum."
Royal Palace of Caserta
Royal Palace of Caserta
Royal Palace of Caserta
Reggia di Caserta
The largest royal palace in the world by volume, a Baroque masterpiece created to rival the grandeur of Versailles.
Herculaneum Archaeological Park
Herculaneum Archaeological Park
Herculaneum Archaeological Park
Parco Archeologico di Ercolano
Completely covered by scorching volcanic mudflows, Herculaneum is one of the best-preserved ancient Roman towns in the world.
National Museum of Capodimonte
National Museum of Capodimonte
National Museum of Capodimonte
Museo nazionale di Capodimonte
Situated within the former Bourbon royal palace, the museum houses the national treasure-level Farnese Collection and the most complete masterpieces of the Neapolitan School.
National Archaeological Museum of Naples
National Archaeological Museum of Naples
National Archaeological Museum of Naples
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
One of the world's most important repositories of ancient Greek and Roman artifacts, especially renowned for its unparalleled treasures unearthed from the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Pio Monte della Misericordia
Pio Monte della Misericordia
Pio Monte della Misericordia
Pio Monte della Misericordia
One of the most important charitable institutions in 17th-century Naples, home to Caravaggio's masterpiece, The Seven Works of Mercy.
Castel Sant'Elmo & Certosa di San Martino
Castel Sant'Elmo & Certosa di San Martino
Castel Sant'Elmo & Certosa di San Martino
Castel Sant'Elmo & Certosa di San Martino
Two neighboring landmarks perched atop the hill of Naples: the former, a military fortress offering panoramic views of the city; the latter, a monastic museum housing a collection of Baroque art treasures.
Royal Palace of Naples
Royal Palace of Naples
Royal Palace of Naples
Palazzo Reale di Napoli
The center of Bourbon power in southern Italy, featuring opulent royal suites and a magnificent staircase.
Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro
Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro
Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro
Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro
Safeguarding a breathtaking treasure built upon the devoted offerings of countless faithful over seven centuries—this collection uniquely still belongs to the people of Naples.
Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore
Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore
Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore
Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore
Beneath this majestic Gothic sanctuary lies an expansive and remarkably well-preserved ancient Roman market—the finest testament to the city’s millennia of layered history.
Castel Nuovo (Angevin Castle)
Castel Nuovo (Angevin Castle)
Castel Nuovo (Angevin Castle)
Castel Nuovo
A Gothic fortress commissioned after the Angevin dynasty moved its capital, guarding the Bay of Naples for over seven centuries.
Sansevero Chapel
Sansevero Chapel
Sansevero Chapel
Cappella Sansevero
A breathtaking sanctuary of Baroque art, world-renowned for the Veiled Christ marble sculpture.