Naples

Among Campania’s cities, Naples stands out for its dense historic centre on the Bay of Naples, with Mount Vesuvius rising across the water. Founded by Greeks as Neapolis, it developed into a major Mediterranean port and later served as the capital of the Kingdom of Naples. Its UNESCO-listed historic centre, inscribed in 1995, combines Greek and Roman street plans with churches, palaces and the Naples Cathedral. The National Archaeological Museum holds important finds from Pompeii and Herculaneum, while the waterfront reaches toward Castel dell’Ovo on the former islet of Megaride. Naples is also the birthplace of pizza, whose traditional craft is recognised by UNESCO. See how Naples connects with the Bay of Naples and Campania by browsing webcams nearby.

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