Travel in the Campania region of Italy
This post is by Chris Bienemann The Amalfi Coast is known throughout the world for its stunning beauty and it is a favourite destination for many visitors to Italy. You have probably already seen amazing images of this famous part of the Campania region. You may also be aware that the area has been designated …
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Even regular visitors to Italy may be unfamiliar with Procida, a tiny island in the Bay of Naples. Yet this picturesque island with its multi-coloured houses and quaint fishing traditions is about to become much better known. It has recently received the coveted title of Italian Capital of Culture for 2022. What Is The Italian …
The region of Campania has five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and is part of one multi-region site. It also has two examples of intangible cultural heritage. Some of these sites are very well known; others less so. This is a complete list of World Heritage Sites in Campania. 1. Pompeii, Herculaneum And Torre Annunziata Pompeii …
One of the many reasons to visit Naples is the variety of day trips available. There is everything from archaeological sites to islands and countryside, and even a royal palace. Better still, most of these day trips from Naples can be done by train, bus or boat, without the need for a car. Pompeii, Herculaneum …
In all the years I had been going to Italy, I had always refused to go to Naples. I was convinced that it was a hotbed of crime and corruption, with filthy streets, and that there was nothing to see anyway. But eventually, lured by the offer of a cheap flight, I decided to find …
Naples is one of the oldest cities in Italy, its Greek origins pre-dating even the Romans. This mixed heritage, combined with its origins as a port city, gives it a particular cultural flavour. I got a sense of this unique identity walking around the historic centre of Naples, now one of Campania’s UNESCO World Heritage …
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I hadn’t been planning to visit Capri. I had only ever thought of the island as a vast rock rising up from the Bay of Naples, a place for yachts and sunbathers. However, when I saw a boat preparing to leave from Naples, I thought, why not try a day trip to Capri? After all, …