Are you planning a short vacation to Naples and you need a itinerary Of the most beautiful places to visit?

That's what we are here for! We offer you a series of routes by dividing them into 3 days with different proposals and alternatives depending on your preferences or needs. Here are the stops you should not miss once you arrive in town.

Day 1

1 - The Pignasecca market and the Spanish quarters.

Start your day overwhelmed by the smells, colors and chaotic energy of the Pignasecca market, the oldest in Naples. Here you can stroll among small stores, bars, merchants and fully experience the essence of the city. After following the narrow street of Pignasecca, you will soon find yourself in the midst of Toledo Street, the nerve center of Naples, from which you can easily reach the famous Spanish Neighborhoods, alleys and quaint neighborhoods.

A burst of life, history and everyday life will completely overwhelm you, enraptured by streets that exude antiquity and modernity at the same time, such as the open-air museum recreated by Vico Totò o Vico Lungo Gelso. In these alleys take shape works of street art dedicated to the great Antonio de Curtis or to the unforgettable Diego Armando Maradona.

2 - Galleria Umberto and Piazza del Plebiscito

Continuing on Toledo Street you will come across Umberto Gallery, a symbolic place in Naples. You will be immediately struck by the majesty of the gallery, bright and immense. If you feel like it you can entertain yourself among the store windows, otherwise leave and return to the main street that will lead you directly to the most famous square in Naples, Plebiscite Square. This immense esplanade is also known for a game bizarre, the horseplay. Everyone who knows about it is being tested: do it too!

He crosses the square blindfolded or at eyes closed, trying to walk in a straight line between the two statues with horses starting from the door of the Royal Palace. When you stop, even if you think you have walked straight ahead, you will find that you are somewhere else. The real motivation is the slope and irregularity of the square, the legend narrates instead that the Queen Margaret, who had launched this curse on the square, he would grant salvation to the kingdom's prisoners only if they passed this test; of course, none of them succeeded.

3 - Pizza on the fly

Next stop: pizza of course! Along Via Toledo there are plenty of places to eat. street food and small restaurants located in the various small alleys communicating with the street. If you desire a quick lunch, the portfolio pizza or the fried pizza by Aunt Esterina Sorbillo Is what's right for you.

For the afternoon we have two alternatives for you:

4.1 - Royal Palace and Castel Sant'Elmo at Vomero

From Plebiscite Square you can visit the contiguous Royal Palace, now home to wonderful courtyards, arcades, cultural institutes and a museum. At this point you can turn around and take the funicular to the station at Montesanto, or take the subway to Town Hall Square to reach Castel Sant'Elmo at Vomero. Here you can expect a unique view of Naples and the Vesuvius.

4.2 - Via Chiaia and the Mergellina waterfront

Alternatively, after visiting the Palace, you can proceed via the elegant Via Chiaia to reach the waterfront of Mergellina and enjoy the sunset from there with a good aperitif or by the imposing Castel dell'Ovo, the focus of imaginative and historical Neapolitan legends.

Day 2

On the second day, a walk through the heart of the city is a must, Spaccanapoli. This ancient artery of Naples has always divided the city into two parts and was of known importance already in Greek era. Along the way you will encounter squares, houses of worship and priceless treasures.

1 - Church of the Gesù Nuovo and Basilica of St. Clare

The first stop is the Church of the New Jesus, located in the square of the same name. A special feature of this building is its exterior facade, covered with ashlars, on which are engraved the letters of theAramaic alphabet corresponding to musical notes which, when read from right to left and top to bottom, recreate a musical composition entitled Enigma.

Opposite the church is the Monastery of St. Clare, home to as many as four monumental cloisters and the Opera Museum, where you will find remnants of frescoes by Giotto and other wonderful church environments.

2 - Church of San Domenico Maggiore

Going straight ahead you can visit the Church of San Domenico Maggiore, whose sacristy still houses the coffins of the nobility aragonese. Curious is the entrance, as you will pass by theapse and not from the main facade, the entrance to which overlooks the courtyard of the Dominican friars' convent. At this point it is pleasant to stop for a break coffee In the same square that houses the church.

3 - San Gregorio Armeno

Further on you find the famous Street of Cribs, San Gregorio Armeno, the tradition of which has ancient origins and is alive all year round and, as you might imagine, especially at Christmas time.

4 - Sansevero Chapel and the Veiled Christ

You are located in the vicinity of Nile Square, from here you can go to the Sansevero Chapel, which holds a touching and unrepeatable artistic jewel, known all over the world: the statue of the Veiled Christ. We recommend that you purchase Chapel tickets in advance because they go fast!

5 - Lunch break at Sorbillo's, Michele's or Sofì's Cuzzetiello

Once, twice or three times, pizza in Naples never hurts! Lucky for you, two of the city's most popular pizzerias are within a 10- and 2-minute walk of the Sansevero Chapel: theAntica Pizzeria Da Michele and Gino and Toto Sorbillo. The former is famous for uniquely preparing seafaring and daisy, but in both cases you have to arm yourself with time and patience because there is often a long wait to get in.

Not in the mood for pizza? No problem, in Cathedral Street there is a lovely venue inspired by the iconic Sophia Loren preparing the famous cuzzetiello Neapolitan, an explosion of flavors in a single piece of bread. Choose your favorite or compose it. Let's hazard a guess: don't miss the great classic with ragout and meatballs, you will not regret it!

6 - Naples Underground

You cannot leave Naples without first visiting the Naples Underground. After lunch go to the St. Gaetano Square, where you will find access to the site. An exciting guided tour will take you on a discovery of a never-before-seen Naples 40 meters underground. You would not expect to find in the city's underground a war museum, a roman theater, one seismic station..and instead there is this and much more to discover. Tours leave every hour from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

7 - Relaxation at Palazzo Venezia

I imagine you will want to rest after the tour, and what better place than the historic Venice Palace? Here you can relax in an ancient 14th-century residence, now a cultural and recreational center. Enjoy a good coffee with sfogliatella and visit the garden, the Pompeian House And the halls of the palace.

Day 3

1 - The Royal Palace of Capodimonte and the Real Bosco

Moving away from the ancient center, Capodimonte hosts the grandiose Palace and its museum, a former Bourbon hunting lodge consisting of 124 galleries housing one of the most important picture galleries in Europe, most notably the Farnese Collection.

Surrounding the palace is the Real Bosco, an immense park divided into 4 areas: the Landscape Garden with the belvedere, the Anglo-Chinese Garden, the Baroque Garden, and the pastoral, where you will encounter monumental structures such as the ancient Capodimonte Porcelain Factory, the church of San Gennaro or the Capraia for ancient agricultural and ranching uses. Access to the woodland only is free, and if you have a dog it can run freely in the designated dog areas.

2 - The Catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso

Another historical and religious heritage are the Catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso, ancient places of burial early Christian. Those of San Gennaro are located right in Capodimonte, those of San Gaudioso in the Sanità District. The ticket is purchased only once and you have one year to visit both sites on different days.

3.1 - Naples Cathedral and the Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro

In the afternoon you could return to the historic center; from Capodimonte there is a bus that will take you about 10 minutes to Via Duomo or, alternatively, you can request a transfer from us. Last stop (perhaps) the Naples Cathedral, custodian of the relics of Patron Saint, and the contiguous Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro with the Real Chapel: here you will be enraptured by a lavish 700-year-old collection of jewelry, silverware and sculpture, as well as the ampulla with the saint's blood and the historical archive.

3.2 - National Archaeological Museum of Naples

You can stop here or, for the more daring, conclude the tour of the main points of interest by going to the MANN, National Archaeological Museum of Naples, among the richest museum institutions in Italy and the world.