Naples City Guide

Naples

The bay and Vesuvius, the castles on the water, the narrow streets of the old centre, the pizza ovens and the islands offshore, in photos.

127 photos and clips

Rooftops of Naples with Castel dell'Ovo and Vesuvius across the bay

The bay and Vesuvius from the hill above the Mergellina waterfront

Castel dell'Ovo lit up at dusk

Summer boats around Castel dell'Ovo

Vesuvius rising over the Bay of Naples and Castel dell'Ovo

Castel dell'Ovo and the Borgo Marinari harbour

Piazza del Plebiscito and the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola

The iron-and-glass roof of Galleria Umberto I

The towers and marble arch of the Maschio Angioino

Spaccanapoli slicing straight through the historic centre

The Certosa di San Martino on the Vomero hill, with the port and Vesuvius

Vesuvius and the port framed by a hilltop building

The red facade of the Royal Palace of Capodimonte

The neoclassical portico and dome of San Francesco di Paola

Castel dell'Ovo seen across the bay

Sunrise behind Vesuvius over the rooftops of Naples

The Posillipo hill rising above the water

Sunset from Posillipo, with Capri on the horizon

Dusk on Via San Gregorio Armeno

The Gothic facade of Naples Cathedral

The green dome of the Capodimonte basilica

The bell tower of Sant'Agostino alla Zecca above decorated streets

The sign of the Funicolare Centrale

The Fontana del Gigante on the seafront

Golden hour over the coast towards Posillipo

The ruins of the Forum in Pompeii

Ancient wall paintings in Herculaneum

The Faraglioni rocks off Capri

The pastel harbour of Marina Corricella on Procida

The Aragonese Castle of Ischia

Amalfi seen from the sea

The harbour of Sorrento and its coastline

The Royal Palace of Caserta

Neapolitan pizza baking in a wood-fired oven

A pizza leaving the wood-fired oven in Naples

Pizza and red wine at a Naples restaurant

A pizzaiolo at work in a Naples pizzeria

Pizza a portafoglio and cuoppo at a Naples street-food counter

Sfogliatelle dusted with icing sugar

Coffee and a sfogliatella for breakfast

A Naples pastry bar selling sfogliatelle ricce and frolle

Choosing babà at a Naples pastry counter

Fresh seafood at a Naples street market

Mussels, clams and baccalà at a street fish stall

A cheesemonger's stall at a local Naples market

A fruit and vegetable street market in Naples

A narrow Naples alley with laundry and a shrine

Laundry lines across a Naples street

A street market day with stalls and scooters

A parked scooter beside street art

Souvenir letters spelling NAPLES

The Maradona mural in the Quartieri Spagnoli

Colourful palazzi on a Naples square

Commuters in Piazza Garibaldi

A small Madonna shrine on the seafront rocks

Candles before a statue of the Madonna in Naples Cathedral

A Naples alley at night under string lights

A street lemonade cart with Maradona memorabilia

A busy street in the Quartieri Spagnoli

Strolling near Piazza del Plebiscito, Castel Sant'Elmo above

Winter waves on the Naples seafront

Fishing boats moored off the Naples waterfront

Ferries in the port of Naples below Vesuvius

Historic buildings lining the Naples seafront

Sunset on the Santa Lucia seafront and Castel dell'Ovo

Fishing boats in an Ischia harbour under a rising moon

Dried chillies and garlic on an Ape van on Ischia

An Ischia seafront village reflected in the bay at night

Sant'Angelo on Ischia seen from the hills

Dinner by the water on an Ischia quay

The Aragonese Castle of Ischia lit up at night

Paccheri facing Castel dell'Ovo at Antonio&Antonio

The dining room at Aria

Round courgette with cuttlefish at Il Ristorantino dell'Avvocato

Pizza Margherita at Pizzeria Brandi

Linguine with clams and mussels at Osteria da Carmela

The terrace of Caruso Roof Garden

Pizza at Concettina ai Tre Santi

The counter at Di Martino Sea Front Pasta Bar

Spaghetti with cherry tomatoes at George Restaurant

Neapolitan pizza at Gino e Toto Sorbillo

Making pizza at Gorizia 1916

Il Transatlantico at Borgo Marinari

The terrace of La Bersagliera

Pizza with courgette flowers at Mascagni

Tuna tataki at Michelasso

Margherita on the peel at Da Michele

Aubergine parmigiana at Mimì alla Ferrovia

Dining room at Trattoria da Nennella

Spaghetti with kefir and sea snails at Palazzo Petrucci

Dishes in copper pans at Ostaria Pignatelli

Paccheri al coccio at Rosiello

Oshirase pizza at Pizzeria Salvo

Ragù at Tandem

Dining room at Terrazza Calabritto

Antipasti buffet at Hosteria Toledo

Pizzas at Pizzeria Trianon da Ciro

Ravioli at Veritas

Spaghetti with mussels at Zi Teresa

Sea-view room at Grand Hotel Vesuvio

Rooftop terrace view of Castel dell'Ovo at Grand Hotel Vesuvio

Seafood dish at Caruso Roof Garden, Grand Hotel Vesuvio

Double room at Grand Hotel Parker's

Bay of Naples view from Grand Hotel Parker's

George Restaurant at Grand Hotel Parker's

Standard double room at Hotel il Convento

Breakfast pastries at Hotel il Convento

Entrance of Hotel il Convento

Courtyard at Hotel Piazza Bellini

Design hall at Hotel Piazza Bellini

Breakfast at Hotel Piazza Bellini

Sea-view junior suite at Grand Hotel Santa Lucia

Lobby of Grand Hotel Santa Lucia

Megaris restaurant at Grand Hotel Santa Lucia

Room overlooking Piazza dei Martiri at Palazzo Alabardieri

Hall of Palazzo Alabardieri

Breakfast room at Palazzo Alabardieri

Executive room at La Ciliegina Lifestyle Hotel

Rooftop terrace at La Ciliegina Lifestyle Hotel

Roof terrace and Galleria Umberto dome at La Ciliegina

Superior room at Decumani Hotel de Charme

Comfort room at Decumani Hotel de Charme

Twin room at Decumani Hotel de Charme

Sea-view room at Royal Continental

Gio Ponti rooftop pool at Royal Continental

Ice cream bars at Desìo, Royal Continental

Where to eat, stay and walk, with practical tips for your visit.

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