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Things to do in Naples:

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Naples Restaurants

Cheap (35)

Sorbillo

This unassuming hole-in-the-wall is a haven for pizza-lovers. After one bite, you will understand why. read more
Affordable (34)

Un Sorriso Integrale

Rub elbows with local students at this popular outpost for Mediterranean-style vegetarian cuisine. They even sell organic veg and health food to go. read more
Good quality (26)

Coco Loco

Whether you dine inside or out in the pedestrian square, you will enjoy chef Diego Nuzzo's creative take on Neapolitan cuisine. read more

Naples Nightlife

Chilled (36)

Gran Caffe Aragonese

Sit back and chill out in this relaxing bar with its cosy couches. They also serve some tasty snacks. � read more
Live Music (30)

After Midnight

Musicians from Naples and beyond dish up traditional jazz at this friendly little club. read more
Clubbing (29)

S'Move Light Bar

Get your groove on at S'move, an upbeat venue where DJs spin everything from samba to techno. read more

This Month in Naples (February):

By Tui Cameron

Shopping: A mecca for chocolate lovers, Gay Odin has something to suit all tastes, including a chilli-flavoured blend and the salty foresta, which looks like tree bark (61 Via Benedetto Croce, tel: 081 551 0794, gay-odin.it).

Sightseeing: Organ music always sounds best in a church. Stop by the lovely one in the Vomero district to experience the free concert at the Chiesa dell'Immacolata on 14 February at 7pm.

Key areas: Although the name Capodimonte has become synonymous with Naples' famous ceramics, the name literally means "top of the hill", which, in fact, it is. The Royal Woods make for a lovely stroll, and the nearby Catacombs of San Gennaro are another must-see.

Day trips: Take a day trip to the intriguing Greco-Roman temple ruins of Paestum. Pack some snacks and hop on a train to Salerno, then another from Salerno to Paestum. The trip takes around an hour-and-a-half in total.

Naples News & Gossip

Presepe nativity scenes in Naples

Naples

While Santa and his elves have changed the face of Christmas forever, in Naples some traditional fixtures are still central to celebrations. Each year, intricately crafted presepe (nativity scenes) are displayed throughout the streets of the Italian city, including along the Spaccanapoli, reliving the scene of Jesus' birth and reminding onlookers of the reason for the season. Look closely, though, and you will see some modern additions: who knew Barack Obama was around in Biblical times?

Naples Trivia

February: There are plenty of public displays of affection in Naples these days, but back in 1562, public kissing in the city was punishable by death.
January: Naples' Castel dell'Ovo, meaning "Egg Castle", received its unusual name due to a rumour that the poet Virgil once hid a magical egg in its foundations.
December: Keep your eye out for struffoli and rococo at bakeries and caf�s - these two Neapolitan pastries are only baked during the holiday season.