Heres everything you should probably know about planning a trip to Naples, Italy.
Naples is nothing if not a sensory overload.
But its the warm hospitality from Ines and Vincenzo that set this place apart.
Residential street in Naples, Italy.Credit:Amanda Blackard/Travel + Leisure
Created by the royal Bourbon dynasty, theNational Archeological Museumof Naples is among the worlds most important archeological museums.
See an opera at the Teatro di San Carlo.
It is renowned for its exceptional acoustics, and it remains a premier venue for opera and symphonic performances.
Guest room in Atelier Inès Art & Suites.Courtesy of Atelier Inès Art & Suites
Gape at artistic masterpieces at the Museo e Bosco Reale di Capodimonte.
You could spend the better part of a whole day visiting the palace and wandering in the manicured gardens.
See the Veiled Christ at the Cappella Sansevero.
Archeological museum in Naples, Italy.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Admire the majolica tiles at the peaceful Cloister of Santa Chiara.
Marinella, a family-run shop that opened in 1914.
They also boast a wide selection of products for both men and women, ensuring something for everyone.
Galleria Umberto in Naples, Italy.Amanda Blackard/Travel + Leisure
At thisfamily-run studio, every piece is entirely handmade and can be customized to your taste.
Reach it by taking the local funicular, says De Bonis.
Its also a major hub for cruise ships, which dock at the Stazione Marittima on the waterfront.
Busy plaza in Naples, Italy.Nikada/Getty Images
Naples is well connected with the rest of Italy via rail.
The main train station is called Napoli Centrale.
Do not attempt to drive here unless you have nerves of steel.
Restaurants in Naples, Italy.Laura Itzkowitz/Travel + Leisure
Public transit:ANM runs the citys metro, buses, and funiculars.
Of particular note is the Toledo metro stop on Line 1.
Tickets cost 1.30 for a single ride on the buses and funiculars and 1.50 for the metro.
Neighborhood in Naples, Italy.Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure
Expect a taxi from the airport to the city center to cost 21-30, plus possible surcharges for luggage.
Skyline of Naples, Italy.Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure
Crosswalk in Naples, Italy.Evgeniya Vlasova/Travel + Leisure
