Naples is the capital of the Campania region in Italy.

It is the largest city in the South of Italy, and the third largest in Italy. It has a population of about 1 million. It is located halfway between the volcano, Vesuvius and a separate volcanic area, the Campi Flegrei, all part of the Campanian volcanic arc. It was founded between the 7th and 6th centuries BC by the Greeks, who gave it the name Neapolis (“New City”).

It is rich in historical, artistic and cultural traditions and gastronomy. The Historic Centre of Naples is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Between 1266 and 1861 Naples has been the capital town of the Kingdom of Naples (later of the Two Sicilies).

This history, coupled with its size, has given Naples the unofficial status of being the Capital of the South (in Italy).

Naples has a typical Mediterranean climate. This means mild winters and hot summers.

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Useful links:

Naples Tourist Board http://www.inaples.it/eng/home.asp

Regional integrated museum-transport system (ArteCard) http://www.artecard.it/EN/Home.cfm

Naples Airport Authority http://www.portal.gesac.it/portal/page/portal/internet

Pompei Archeological Sites http://www2.pompeiisites.org

Capri Tourist Board http://www.capritourism.com/en/home

Sorrento Tourist Board http://www.sorrentotourism.com/eng/index.html