How to spend top weekend in Naples - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Look into the Crater of Vesuvius

It is likely that the tour of the famous volcano Vesuvius will intrigue you. It towers over Napoli. You can get to the foot of the natural attraction by train. It runs on a narrow-gauge railway. You will also have the opportunity to look into the crater. You can do this if you travel part of the way by bus and then climb to the top on a hiking trail. It is available from 9:00 to 15:00 from November to March. You can visit it until 17:30 between April and May. The trail is open until 18:30 from June to August. You can walk along it until 17:00 from September to October. Once at the top, you can enjoy a beautiful view of the surrounding area.

Journey on the Catacombs of Catacombe di San Gennaro

If you are looking for adventure and bright impressions, you can discover the unknown Napoli by making a 60-minute journey through the ancient catacombs. They are called Catacombe di San Gennaro. The entrance is located in the church of Santa Maria Della Sanita next to the altar. It is open to the public from 10 am to 1 pm. You will be able to walk through the dark and narrow labyrinths. Christians buried the dead there in the 2 century ad. You can look at the mosaics and wall paintings that have survived to this day. If you want, you'll be able to visit the place where the Saint Gaudiosus of Naples was buried.

Visit the Underground Cemetery

You should visit the Cimitero delle Fontanelle cemetery to understand how Neapolitans feel about Catholicism, death, and luck. It is considered a historical monument. The cemetery is open to the public from 10 am to 5 pm every day. It is located in the caves located at the foot of the hill Materdei. People, who died of cholera or plague, as well as the poor, are buried there. The people of Napoli believe that touching the bones brings good luck. 3 large galleries are part of the Cimitero delle Fontanelle. They are connected by corridors. You will have the opportunity to touch the bones and skulls during a tour of this gloomy place. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

View the City from Observation Decks

There are several viewing platforms in Napoli. You can admire the city and its surroundings from a height, as well as take panoramic photos from them. For example, the Certosa di San Martino castle is located on the Vomero hill. The museum is located there. You can also find an observation deck there. You will have the opportunity to view Napoli from height, climbing the stairs to the Sant'Elmo Castle. You can walk along the walls of the medieval Castel dell'Ovo. It was built on a small island. You can also climb the hill where the Royal Palace of Capodimonte is located.

Edenlandia Amusement Park and Gaiola Underwater Park

You can spend time in the Edenlandia amusement park or in the Gaiola underwater archaeological park while on holiday in Napoli. Edenlandia is located next to the stadium in the south-west direction from the central part of Napoli. You will have the opportunity to enjoy its breathtaking rides from 12:00 to 22:00 on weekdays and from 10:30 to 00:00 on weekends from October to March. The park is open from 15:00 on weekdays and from 11:00 on weekends from April to September.

You can walk through the artificial cave to get to Gaiola archaeological park. The cave is 800 meters long. Once in the park, you can take a tour on a boat with a glass bottom. You can see the ruins of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. They are located underwater at a depth of up to 4 meters.

Campi Flegrei (the Phlegraean Fields) Tour

The Campi Flegrei area is located to the west of the city. According to legend, a Roman God of fire named Vulcan lived there. You can go here on a tour to climb one of the many picturesque volcanoes. For example, this is the dormant volcano Solfatara. Its crater is covered with solidified lava. Sometimes the bubbles come out of it.