Naples is the third largest Italian city, after Rome and Milan, the capital of the province of Calabria. It is located on the southwest coast of Italy, in the middle of the Naples Gulf, at the foot of the volcano Vesuvius. Naples is an ancient city with a rich and interesting history, founded by the ancient Greeks in the 7th century. For centuries, which have alternated periods of peace and wars, Naples was ruled by Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Angevins, Spaniards and finally the Italians.
Today Naples is extremely lively, crowded Mediterranean town, full of valuable cultural - historical sites and monuments, churches and museums. Historic Centre of Naples has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, and the most important monuments are Castel Nuovo, Castle St. Elmo, Naples Archaeological Museum and Naples Cathedral. Naples is known as the home of pizza, so the city is full of traditional pizzerias, taverns and restaurants. In Naples and Naples Gulf is placed seven marinas and charter bases for berthing and boat rental.
Bay of Naples has several neat and attractive sandy beaches, full of sun loungers and parasols. The most popular beaches are Lucrino, Bagno Elena, Posillipo and Costriera Amalfitana. 6 km north of the city is Naples airport which is connected with the whole Europe.
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