NaplesWith a population of over 990,000 inhabitants the city of Naples is the largest urban center in the south, besides being capital of the province and region.
As for the monuments historic buildings and museums remember that Naples is particularly known for its castles: Castel dell 'Ovo, which is part of the well known view of the Gulf, Capuano Castle built by William the Bad at the end of decuman, the Male Angevin or Castel Nuovo overlooking the Largo del Castello and Piazza Municipio, Elmo Castle which overlooks the city from the hill of Vomero co the Certosa di San Martino, the Royal Palace fulcrum of power in Naples from 1600 to 1946, the Reggia di Capodimonte, built by Charles III in the eighteenth century in the existing hunting reserve of the hill, the National Archaeological Museum of Naples San Carlo Theater opened on November 4, 1737 is currently the oldest active opera house in Europe today, Monastery of St. Clare, in the heart of the historic center of town, built between 1310 and 1340 at the behest of Robert of Anjou, Church of Gesł Nuovo, Cathedral built by Constantine in the fourth century particularly in pure Neapolitan Baroque Chapel of the Treasury home the bronze statue of San Gennaro and holds the skull of the saint and the ampulla which contains his blood, the subject of "miracle" more famous in the world, that of liquefaction. We remember also the church of San Domenico Maggiore Sansevero Chapel and the Basilica of Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore.
Among the other sights of Naples set to escort it notes, Via Toledo, until a few years ago called "Via Roma" main artery of communication, Piazza del Plebiscite venue which events and concerts, Piazza Dante the area of San Gregorio Armeno, where between November and January takes market manger, the seafront of Naples, Via Caracciolo Francesco Caracciolo in honor of Admiral Horatio Nelson to be hanged on the ship Minerva for its accession to the Neapolitan Republic, in the Gulf city. In the transport sector Naples is connected to the rest of Italy with motorways and railways. From the city depart the motorway to the north, the A3 southbound to be expanded in its most near Naples, the A16 towards the Adriatic. The railway network should enjoy the high speed line from Rome. The airline benefits 's airport of Naples-Capodichino, limited in its development due to its proximity to the city, while the port of Naples is one of the most important of the peninsula and the first absolute number of total passengers. Delicacy of the town is very famous Neapolitan pizza consisting of pasta made from bread dough to completely devoid of fat, soft and elastic, spread by hand in the form of disk without touching the edges which will be cooked in a typical crust 1 or 2 cm while the pasta in the center should be about 3 mm high. Cooking must be done in a very hot oven, leaving it moist and soft, not overcooked. In the tradition of Neapolitan cuisine are planned only two variants with regard to the condiment Pizza Margherita with tomato, mozzarella strips, buffalo mozzarella and diced mozzarella, basil and olive oil. and Pizza marinara with tomato, garlic, oregano and olive oil. Another typical dish is the spaghetti is often seasoned with garlic and chili oil. Generally, the variety of pasta dishes in Neapolitan cuisine is very broad, including both flat very simple, like pasta with tomato and basil to elaborate preparations, including the meat sauce. Among the key ingredients of the seafood and fish, food cost, Having regard to the abundance of fish and sea of Naples, all kinds of meat, eggs and dairy products, sometimes in elaborate preparations. |
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The city of Naples spread from the slopes
Vesuvius up to the Campi Flegrei affaciandosi on the eponymous gulf coast beautiful.
It was once thought to have been founded by some Greek colonists back in the eighth century BC considered
its ancient origins.
With the Romans conquered the place in the fourth century BC, the urban center of Naples Economic Development and
urban, as
Roman city saw increasing its importance in all areas.
Finally, with the fall of the Roman Empire was succeeded by the Byzantines.
At the end of the period as an autonomous municipality, the city of Naples was
occupied by the Normans, who wish to create
the Kingdom of Sicily, transformed into the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies by the Anjou in 1266 when Naples was elevated to capital
kingdom.
With the passage of time throughout the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies was ruled by the family of Aragon, who in turn
gave in 1501 in the
to the Spanish throne, which remained until the rule of the Bourbons.
Under the Bourbons Naples lived one of the happiest periods of her history, as the city
(and all the kingdom) were equipped with numerous palaces, which still makes it one of the capitals
European and world culture.
Currently the city is multicultural, with many monuments to visit monuments and economy found in different areas.
The day of the patron saint falls on 19 September, there are numerous festivities in honor of San Gennaro.
At the city is a tourist reference point for exploring the sights of the surroundings,
as Pompeii, the Reggia di Caserta, Capri, Ischia, the Amalfi Coast.
The city of Naples is a vast wealth of artistic and architectural heritage,
reassessed in recent years for the organization of annual events such as
on May of Monuments and other initiatives designed to elevate the tourism industry and culture.
In particular, urbanization extends well beyond the municipal boundaries,
second data
ISTAT the metropolis itself is inhabited by about 3,100,000 inhabitants over 1171 kilometers ²,
while the data 's
UN estimate a population of about 2,200,000 inhabitants, ranking third in Italy, after Rome itself.
In general, however, the metropolitan area is one of the EU population. In the city
of naples
sits a fifth of the regional population and half of that of his province. City underground
Upcoming institution, however, will replace the current Province of Naples.
The landscape of the territories and the Neapolitan typical products are part
symbols of ' 
The climate of Naples is generally mild, with content changes between winter and summer.
In winter the average temperature is about 8 ° ° C, while during the 'summer of about 23 ° C.
The rainfall reaches 1000 mm per year on average, concentrated mainly in autumn and
the first part of the winter, but despite that Naples remains one of the sunniest towns d 'Italy.
