NAPOLI Alicia Rooney Samantha Otoole History of Napoli

NAPOLI Alicia Rooney Samantha Otoole

History of Napoli Founded in 7 th century B. C. by a colony of Greeks from Cumae Greek Neapolis= “new city”

History of Napoli conquered by the Romans around 320 B. C. � until fall of Western Roman Empire 476 A. D. governed by many nations (including France, Spain, Austria) 1861 became part of kingdom of Italy

Napoli 3 rd largest city in Italy Capital of the Campagna region 4 th largest urban economy in Italy one of the most important ports in Europe has oldest State University in the world: � University of Naples Federico II � founded by Frederick II in 1224

Napoli with Mt Vesuvius Main Building of University of Naples Federico II

Culture birthplace of pizza � Margherita pizza in honor of Queen Margherita known for its theaters (among the oldest in Europe), museums, and castles SCC Napoliprofessional Italian football club founded 1926

What to See National Archaeologic al Museum � Roman artifacts from Pompeii, Stabiae, Herculaneu m (buried by eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A. D. )

What to See Duomo di Napoli � completed in early 14 th century � gothic style � dedicated to patron saint, San Gennaro � saint’s blood brought here twice a year to determine the fate of Napoli (good things happen if it liquifies)

What to see Castel Nuovo � also called Maschio Angioino � medieval castle, begun in 1279 � capital was moved from Palermo to Naples, Kind Charles I of Anjou ordered a new castle for the court � middle of historical center of city, site of many famous events � last restoration in 1823 � sculptures and frescoes inside

Castel Nuovo

Travelling from Florence to Napoli Frecciarossa/F recciargente Trains � high-speed � require reservations � less than 3 hours � prices start from about 50€ about $65

Travelling from Florence to Napoli Intercity Trains � slower � reservations � about required 5 hour � from about 20 € about $26

Where to Stay Many cheap hostel, hotel and bed and breakfast options � Hostel of the Sun: € 55 for a double, € 80 for a triple, € 90 for a quadruple Many middle range and expensive hotel options as well

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