I have already mentioned and will repeat again that Naples, the capital of the Campania region, is a beautiful and distinctive city in Italy with its cuisine, contrasts, many churches and ancient castles, and the city’s agglomeration is the most beautiful in the world. If you are in Naples for only two days, I recommend visiting the main attractions of the city on the first day, for which read the article Naples in 1 day, and on the second day - Vesuvius and Pompeii. You will have much more time if you use excursion transport (see Excursion transport of Naples). At the end of the article I will list what else you can see in Naples. Weigh it all, consider your budget, time and desires, plan what you want and act accordingly. You can also create your own route.
So, yes. On the first day we visit the main attractions of the city, for which we use the article Naples in 1 day.
The next day we will visit one of the most famous and dangerous natural attractions in the world - Vesuvius volcano, which is located 12.5 kilometers from Naples. It would be a shame if you don't visit Naples.
Now let's move to Pompeii, an ancient Roman city covered with a multi-meter layer of ash as a result of the eruption of Vesuvius, and now it is an open-air museum.
You can get from Pompeii to Vesuvius by bus EAV from Piazza Anfiteatro to Vesuvius Q. 1000. The bus runs hourly until 15:30. The distance between Pompeii and Vesuvius is 25 kilometers.
What else you can see in Naples:
Dante Square - it received this name in honor of the famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri. There is also a statue of him here.
In the northern part of the square, an ancient architectural object has been preserved - the city gate “Port of Alba”. It was carved into the city wall in 1625, when the kingdom was ruled by the Crown Prince of Spain, the Duke of Alba.
Church Chiesa dei Girolamini - located on the main street Via Tribunali. It contains many masterpieces of the XVII century. Neapolitans call it the “golden house” because of its luxurious Baroque interior.
Statue of Saint Gaetano. Gaetano is a Catholic saint. He is considered the patron saint of women in labor. He died in Naples during civil unrest while trying to stop the bloodshed.
Fountain "Neptune" (Fontana del Nettuno) - located on the Town Hall Square (piazza del Municipio). Created at the turn of the XVI-XVII centuries.
Fountain of Giant - located on Partenope Street, in the historical center of Naples, near the Castel dell'Ovo. Created in the XVII century.
Catacombs of San Gaudioso (Catacombe di San Gaudioso) - located in the northern part of the city, at Piazza Sanita 14, under the Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanita.
The entrance to the catacombs is disguised by an unusually high altar.
This name was given in honor of Saint Gaudioso, who made a great contribution to the development of Naples. Parishioners, preachers and bishops were buried in niches in the walls of underground galleries. Saint Gaudioso was among them. Rock-cut chapels, frescoes and mosaics from the V-VI centuries have been preserved here.
Let's end this. I think I've given you enough information.
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