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What to do in Naples in one day?

Naples is a city in southern Italy, in the bay of Naples, bathed by the Tyrrhenian Sea – Naples is known for its history, music and pizza. Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and if you have only one day available, you can visit the most important part of the city. Let’s visit Naples?

Plebiscito Square - Naples
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What to visit in Naples in one day?

Naples is a city in southern Italy, in the bay of Naples, on the Tyrrhenian Sea. Known for its history, music and pizza, Napoli is AMAZING! Its historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and, in one day, you can visit the most important tourist spots in the city. So, here’s our post: What to do in Naples in one day? Stay with us and make the best of boot shaped country! Here at Your Travel to Italy with Ana Patricia you make the trip of your dreams!!! ALSO: see our “Accommodation in Italy – Tips for your holidays!”

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1) What to visit in Naples in one day? VISIT THE PIAZZA PLEBISCITO, THE ROYAL PALACE, THE GALLERY, THE THEATER AND THE MASCHIO ANGIOINO

In the morning we can visit the monumental Naples center, where you will find the Piazza Plebiscito and the Royal Palace, where since the 1600 the Vice-Kings and Kings of the Kingdom of Naples have lived; then, passing by the Toledo Avenue, we will enter the Galleria Umberto I, which was born as a mall at the end of the 19th century; we can also admire the S. Carlos Theater and the Maschio Angioino on the outside. Read also: How to go to Naples from Rome?

2) What to visit in Naples in one day? VISIT THE HISTORIC CENTER

Soon after lunch we will go to the Historical Center of the City, where walking you can admire the Church of Santa Clara, Spaccanapoli that is the street that ‘cuts’ the city in the middle of the center, Square S. Domenico, the Street S. Gregorio Armeno: this street is the street of the nativity scenes, where we still have the old masters. Read also: The five best pizzerias in Naples?

3) What to visit in Naples in one day? VISIT THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM

And last but not least, don’t miss the Archaeological Museum in Naples! A unique experience! Read also: What are the top 10 monuments of Naples?


How to get to Naples?


Naples is a city well connected with the rest of Italy and is easily reached by plane, car or train.

1) How to get to Naples? BY PLANE

Naples Capodichino International Airport is one of the most important in Italy. Airplanes from all Italian, European and international destinations leave and arrive in Naples. All line and low-cost companies stop at Naples

There are two main lines that lead to the city center: the 3S line that connects Garibaldi Square (Central Station) from where it is very easy to take all the buses or subways that drive towards the various parts of the city. The 3S line leaves every 30 minutes from the arrival fronts, from 5:20 am to 11:20 pm. The ticket (single) costs 1.10 euro per person.

Also read our posts about Airports in Italy:
  • HOW TO GO FROM ROME AIRPORT TO ROME DOWNTOWN?
  • HOW TO GO FROM MALPENSA AIRPORT TO MILANO DOWNTOWN?
  • HOW TO GO FROM VENICE AIRPORT TO VENICE DOWNTOWN?

2) How to get to Naples? BY TRAIN

Naples has three main stations from where arrive and leave trains from other Italian cities and abroad. The Central Station (Garibaldi Square) is the most important one; it has twenty-two binaries where trains from all Italian destinations arrive. Central Naples is advisable for those who should arrive in the center of the city or Molo Beverello to board to the islands.

Naples Mergellina is the intermediate station, near Molo di Mergellina from where the boats leave for the Gulf islands. Naples Campi Flegrei is the stop outside the city center and the closest one to the stadium. It is ideal for those staying in hotels in Fuorigrotta, Bagnoli, Pozzuoli and Campi Flegrei. All three stations are integrated with the subway lines and are the departure and arrival spots of the city buses.

Did you know that Trenitalia is the main Italian company of rail transport? Find out here “What’s the difference between trains in Italy?”. Buy your ticket online in advance and save a lot, read the post “How to buy a train ticket in Italy?

3) How to get to Naples? BY SHIP

Naples has one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean. Cruise ships from all over the world arrive here every week, but mainly connections on ships from all over southern Italy. TTTLines boats connect Naples with Catania on daily trips. Tirrenia connects Naples with Palermo (Sicily) and Cagliari (Sardinia) with daily trips.

4) How to get to Naples? BY CAR

For those arriving from the north, the main road leading to Naples PE is the Milano-Napoli highway. Passing the castle di Caserta Sul it has a junction of approximately 8 km that leads to the various exits towards the city.

For those who should arrive in the center, it is advisable to follow the indications to Naples Center – Porto – Maritime Station – Central Station. A few km later there is a split where you must take the direction to the port, which passes by the Via Marina or the direction Central Station, which always leads to the center, but passes the jammed Corso Umberto. If you need to reach the areas that are far from the center (Fuorigrotta, Bagnoli) you should take the tangential exit.

If you arrive from the south by Salerno- Reggio Calabria you will arrive at the same intersection and you must follow the indications Naples Center – Porto – Stazione Maritima – Central Station or Tangential. Bari-Napoli also arrives at the junction where you will find the exits to Tangencial or Naples Centro.


Conclusion

What to do in Naples in one day? Naples may not be the safest city in Italy, but it will certainly delight you with its historical and cultural heritage. Naples is an almost mandatory stop for anyone visiting southern Italy. If you’re around, and have a little extra time, take a quick tour through this amazing city called Naples!

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