Naples has attracted visitors over the centuries. It was one of the main sites included in the Grand Tour. Today, the Historic Centre of Naples, where the meeting venue San Marcellino and Festo is located, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Below are listed the “must see” locations while you are in Naples, all of which are within walking distance of the meeting venue.
1. The Old Town Centre and Decumans
2. Via Tribunali
3. The Naples Archaeological Museum
4. Castel dell’Ovo and the Lungomare
5. The Royal Palace and Piazza Plebiscito
6. Museums of the University Federico II
Tips and practical information
Do take the Alibus from the airport to the harbour where the hotels are located
Do use Metro and funicolare to move around Naples
Do always request the predetermined fare when taking taxis (this is available only for some routes and must be requested before the journey)
Do put your valuables and documents in a safe place. As in all locations that attract large numbers of tourists, beware of pickpockets
Do plan some time to have a pizza
Do taste a sfogliatella
Picture above: Naples and its Mediterranean harbour in the Tavola Strozzi (1472), attributed to Francesco Rosselli; Museo Nazionale di San Martino, Naples. Public domain. Source Wiki Commons