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NaplesLocated in the Gulf of Naples, in the shade of Mount Vesuvius, Naples is the largest city in Southern Italy, and the third largest in Italy, after Rome and Milan. Mostly famous for sun, songs, pizza and unique character of its people, at a more attentive and less superficial glance it shows its nature as city of art, not embalmed into museum clothes, but really alive and kicking into daily rhythm of its urban life. The historic center of Naples, one of the ancient cities in Europe, has been acclaimed one of Unesco's World Heritage Sites. The streets of that central area of Naples are basically those drawn by the original Greek founders. They cross an area of 720 hectares that is considered the largest "outdoor museum" in Europe: 400 churches, which preserve paintings by Caravaggio, Donatello, Luca Giordano... obelisks, cloisters, archaeological excavations of both Roman and Greek buildings, statues, medieval buildings, the underground Naples, a city under the city... The charm that Naples emanates transcends simple and monumental historical beauty, but is concentrated, above all, in the singular and unique atmosphere that pervades its roads, alleys, castles, churches and museums. A magic atmosphere composed of colors and smells, of rowdy shouting which enlivens every corner of the town, views and panoramas worthy of an artist’s painting. This is Naples, beautiful enough to take your breath away, with the splendor of ancient palaces and piazzas that seem like incredible amphitheatres. You will not fail to appreciate its charm and, here more than anywhere else, are bound to be infected by the intensity of its warm-hearted people. External Links:You might also be interested in reading about the following Naples topics:
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