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Historical Sites in Naples

Historical Sites in Naples

Top 6 Historical Sites

Pompeii

Walk through the preserved streets of an ancient city frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius

4.3 (27,690 reviews)

Herculaneum

Explore the ruins of an ancient Roman town and learn about its history before the eruption

4.5 (2,019 reviews)

Royal Palace of Caserta

Explore one of the biggest royal palaces ever built

4.5 (209 reviews)

San Lorenzo Maggiore

The San Lorenzo Maggiore Complex is a church that stands at the geographic center of Naples. Visitors can see the remains of an ancient Roman market beneath the church itself, wander the museum, and see the detailed frescoes on the ceilings of Chapter Hall.

4 (168 reviews)

Hypogeum of the Crystallines

Hypogeum of the Crystallines is an ancient cemetery near Naples. The site dates back 2,300 years – before the Romans – to ancient Greeks who dubbed the city Neapolis (now modern-day Naples). Discovered in 1889 and now open to the public, visitors can explore the ancient tombs hidden under the city's streets. The site boasts burial chambers, ancient frescos, and Greek sculptures that look just as they did thousands of years ago.

5 (24 reviews)

Monumental Complex of St. Anne of Lombardi

The Monumental Complex of St. Anne of Lombardi (Santa Maria di Monte Oliveto), is a church in Naples dating back to the early 15th century. It was once one of Italy's largest monasteries, with numerous chapels throughout, and attracted patronage from the kings of Naples. Inside, visitors can find Renaissance art, frescoed ceilings, and 16th-century sculptures.

4.5 (22 reviews)