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Things to do in Naples:

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Naples Restaurants

Cheap (35)

Mandara

Take your pick from the array of hot and cold snacks, pastries, and fresh buffalo mozzarella made right on site. read more
Affordable (34)

Hosteria Toledo

Hearty fare is served up in the Spanish Quarter - everything from pasta and seafood to homemade desserts dished up Neapolitan style. read more
Good quality (26)

Da Dora

The waiting staff are known for spontaneously bursting into song, and after a tasty meal here, you will certainly be singing their praises. Seafood is the speciality - try spaghetti with clams, or... read more

Naples Nightlife

Chilled (36)

Teatro Sannazaro

Situated on a pedestrianised shopping street, this is a fun place to sip a tea, espresso or cocktail, and drink up the local flavour. read more
Live Music (30)

Keste

Popular with students, this little venue is a bar-restaurant and live music venue rolled into one, although you usually need to swing by after 10pm or so on a Friday or Saturday to catch the live... read more
Clubbing (29)

Velvet Zone

If you want to dance the night away, you will be in good company here Wednesday-Sunday from 10pm-2am. read more

This Month in Naples (March):

By Tui Cameron

Shopping: The Mercato dei Fiori flower market is located beside the charming Castel Nuovo and makes a great photo op for early risers. It's frequented by florists, so there are plenty of deals. Open daily from sunrise until 9am.

Sightseeing: The 41st annual Nauticsud International Boat Show takes place on 6-14 March at Naples' Mostra d'Oltemare fairgrounds. This yearly event showcases everything from experimental crafts to ritzy racing boats (nauticsud.info).

Key areas: The former royal hunting ground, Capodimonte Royal Woods, is now a 124 hectare public park. Its tree-lined walkways are dotted with statues and fountains, and are the perfect antidote to ever-hectic Naples.

Day trips: The stunning gardens of the Royal Palace in Caserta were designed by the same architect responsible for Versailles, and are well worth a visit. To get there, hop on a Circumvesuviana train north to Caserta (one hour). The palace itself is a short walk from the station.

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

March: Naples' most famous song, "O Sole Mio", was substituted for the Italian national anthem at the 1920 Olympic Games in Antwerp because the conductor lost his score.
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.