Birthplace of pizza with a view of Vesuvius

Naples and its dark past of Naples is the third largest city in Italy after Rome and Milan. The city is situated on the banks of the magnificent Gulf of Naples. Not far from the town is an active volcano Mount Vesuvius. Naples - the main center of the same province, as well as the Campania region. Old Naples is believed that the catch phrase "See Naples and die" was born during the time of Virgil. In the days of the city's founding by Greek immigrants from Naples was set all that standing, which can be seen in my life. For a long time for this city firmly entrenched "glory" of dirty, unorganized and bad places. According to one version, this reputation has been linked to frequent epidemics of cholera and especially syphilis, which was not uncommon in a city where the XVIII to XX centuries. among the female population has been very popular in prostitution. For this reason, Naples was the largest "hotbed" of syphilis in the Old Continent. Galleria Umberto Naples today synonymous with music, art, culture, good food and entertainment. And of course, do not forget about the pizza, which is the world's first prepare the residents of this city. In the heart of Naples is the main square, and to the east of it - the Royal Palace, the residence of the monarchs of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies from Bourbon. In the western part of town is the temple of San Francesco di Paola. It is distinguished by its amazing beauty of the facade, adorned with six columns and two Ionic pillars. His beautiful dome reaches a height of 53 meters. The interior of the temple is oval in shape, and each of its sides are of the chapel. Very near the central square you can see the oldest opera house in the Apennine Peninsula - Theater of San Carlo. In Naples there is a large number of museums and temples, and underground geothermal zone. It is a system of caves that were formed over many centuries mining activities. Castel del Ovo Among the attractions of Naples and has some great castles. Castle Castel Nuovo was built in 1282 and today is considered one of the symbols of Naples. Megaride on the island, which connects with Naples only a thin mound, is one of the main attractions of the city - Castel del Ovo. In this castle in the V century was in exile, the last emperor of the Western Roman Empire, Romulus Augustus. In the XII century the castle was rebuilt by Roger of Sicily. Since that time we were reached by a large arch and the main tower. Castel del Ovo is an integral part of the history of Naples. Two huge arch connects two parts of the island, surrounded by high walls and medieval buildings that could withstand the fire of French guns in the XVI and XVII centuries. During the past 40 years Castel del Ovo is protected by the Ministry of Culture of Italy. See also other materials on ancient castles: Appetizers, locks and biblical subjects Residence Indians thousands of years older than magic wand for the XII Winter Olympics pride of the city - the oldest university in Germany where all the original - and the clock, and how to get rid of people Where to go in March