7 Fun Things to Do in Naples on a Budget, Naples, Italy
It is said that Rome is the heart of Italy, while Naples is the soul. Here are our top tips for free and affordable things to do in Naples.
Naples is one of the most lively and authentic cities in Italy. If you’ve visited northern areas like Milan, Turin, and Cinque Terre, you’ll notice a big difference in culture, mentality, food - and especially the chaos factor!
Here are some suggestions for exciting things to do in Naples, and many of them are completely free!
Spaccanapoli is a long, historic street that splits Naples in two. It cuts through the historic center, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the Centro Storico, you can walk through narrow cobblestone streets, admire Baroque architecture and medieval houses, and see laundry fluttering in the wind.
One of the attractions in the old town is Naples’ magnificent cathedral. It was built around the year 1300 and is dedicated to the city’s patron saint, St. Januarius (San Gennaro).
Three times a year, a special event takes place in the church’s chapel. On December 16th, the first weekend of May, and September 19th, remnants of the saint’s blood are brought forth. After a procession through the streets of the old town, people gather in the church for intense prayers that the blood will liquefy again. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Naples is one of the most lively and authentic cities in Italy. If you’ve visited northern areas like Milan, Turin, and Cinque Terre, you’ll notice a big difference in culture, mentality, food - and especially the chaos factor!
Here are some suggestions for exciting things to do in Naples, and many of them are completely free!
Spaccanapoli is a long, historic street that splits Naples in two. It cuts through the historic center, which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the Centro Storico, you can walk through narrow cobblestone streets, admire Baroque architecture and medieval houses, and see laundry fluttering in the wind.
One of the attractions in the old town is Naples’ magnificent cathedral. It was built around the year 1300 and is dedicated to the city’s patron saint, St. Januarius (San Gennaro).
Three times a year, a special event takes place in the church’s chapel. On December 16th, the first weekend of May, and September 19th, remnants of the saint’s blood are brought forth. After a procession through the streets of the old town, people gather in the church for intense prayers that the blood will liquefy again. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 7 Fun Things to Do in Naples on a Budget
Guide Location: Italy » Naples
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michelina Monaci
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Guide Location: Italy » Naples
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michelina Monaci
Read it on Author's Website: https://nomadehjerter.no/7-fun-things-to-do-in-naples-on-a-budget/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Cathedral of Naples
- Castel Sant’Elmo
- L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele or Sorbillo
- Napoli Sotterranea
- Via S. Gregorio Armeno
- La Sfogliatelle Mary
- Galleria Umberto
- Castel Nuovo
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