Located in the European nation of Italy, Naples is the capital of a region known as Campania, near the south western edge of the country, bordering the Mediterranean Sea
Tourist Guide to Naples
Naples Travel & Climate

Naples Weather
Since Naples is in what is described as a Mediterranean climate, it offers summers which are hot and dry with winters that are typically wet, but mild in terms of temperature.
It should be noted that since the days of the Roman Empire, Naples has been a popular spot for those on holiday and it continues to serve that role today, as well.

Naples Travel
To assist visitors in their travels, Naples has plenty of motorways and a well developed public transit system which includes buses, funiculars, trams and even trolleys.

There are trains which service this city, as well as a rapid transit system underground and Naples International Airport which hosts over 100 flights coming or going each day.

Naples - General Information
Although it was originally a Greek colony founded in 8th Century BC, it has played a pivotal role in world history in many respects.
Although its name comes from the Neapolitan phrase meaning New City, it is one of the oldest cities in the world and was established prior to the rise of the Roman Empire.

Due to its rich, storied history, Naples is home to a wide variety of famous styles of architecture which span the centuries, including Baroque, Medieval and Renaissance periods so there is a great deal to see here for those who love to view, photograph or sketch these types of buildings.
Not only is Naples the largest metropolitan city in all of Italy, it is also the city that is most densely populated. It boasts a thriving economy and a population of nearly 5 million people, nearly all of whom speak Italian with English being a common 2nd language choice.

Of all the historical feats of which Naples can boast, perhaps the most recognizable to people around the world would be the dish known as pizza which first originated in this city.

Naples Guide
The Piazza del Plebiscito is the city's center and a common destination for tourists who then tend to head to either the local opera house, Teatro di San Carlo - the oldest and biggest in all of Italy - or to pursue shopping in the Galleria Umberto shopping center nearby.

Not only is the famed Egg Castle, Castel dell'Ovo, found in Naples, but also a star shaped castle called Sant'Elmo which has been in place since the 1300's.
The city is rich in museums, many of which feature Ancient Roman artifacts and it has a huge collection of Catholic cathedrals, as well.
Aside from these, the Museum of Capodimonte offers up artistic treasures from Italy not found anywhere else in the world.

In all, there are vast number of things to see and do in this city so it truly does make a tremendous escape for those who want to step back in time into one of the world's biggest historical cities, just as it serves as an impressive place to take a romantic escape for any couple.