Car Hire Naples

Mini guide to Naples

Naples’ charismatic narrow streets overhung with endless rows of washing, noisy street markets, ancient churches, fine galleries and museums and hundreds of cafés, bars and restaurants make it one of Italy’s most popular tourist destinations.

For those interested in historical architecture, a major attraction is the 800 year old Duomo situated close to the central piazza and while you’re there, standing opposite is the beautiful baroque church Chiesa dei Girolamini. Similarly, don’t miss the Chiesa del Gesu Nuovo on the lively piazza of the same name, as well as the Palazzo Reale.

The beautifully located Castel Sant ’Elmo cannot be missed, offering spectacular views out over the bay and the city itself. Further along, the 13th century Castel Nuovo overlooks the ferry port and Norman castle, surrounded by the tiny fishing village Borgo Marinaro.

The 18th century Palazzo Reale di Capodimonte has a fine collection of Rennaissance art. The National Archaeological Museum contains an both extensive collection of Greco-Roman art as well as the priceless treasures discovered at Pompeii and Herculaneum.

For a relaxing afternoon, one can stroll in the Via Floridiana, a lush public park spilling down from the Vomero to Mergelina and take in Italy’s oldest opera house, the Teatro San Carlo in the elegant Piazza Trento e Trieste.

By car you can visit the lovely Amalfi coast the ruins of Pompeii and the quaint villages in the hinterland.