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鈥檝e visited northern areas like Milan, Turin, and Cinque Terre, you鈥檒l notice a big difference in culture, mentality, food 鈥� 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鈥� magnificent cathedral. It was built around the year 1300 and is dedicated to the city鈥檚 patron saint, St. Januarius (San Gennaro).
Three times a year, a special event takes place in the church鈥檚 chapel. On December 16th, the first weekend of May, and September 19th, remnants of the saint鈥檚 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鈥檝e visited northern areas like Milan, Turin, and Cinque Terre, you鈥檒l notice a big difference in culture, mentality, food 鈥� 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鈥� magnificent cathedral. It was built around the year 1300 and is dedicated to the city鈥檚 patron saint, St. Januarius (San Gennaro).
Three times a year, a special event takes place in the church鈥檚 chapel. On December 16th, the first weekend of May, and September 19th, remnants of the saint鈥檚 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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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Italy » Naples
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Michelina Monaci
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- The Cathedral of Naples
- Castel Sant鈥橢lmo
- L鈥橝ntica Pizzeria da Michele or Sorbillo
- Napoli Sotterranea
- Via S. Gregorio Armeno
- La Sfogliatelle Mary
- Galleria Umberto
- Castel Nuovo
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