# Museo Archeologico Nazionale 7 
Museo Archeologico Nazionale is one of the finest archaeological museums in the world.
It houses an immense collection of ancient artifacts, mainly from nearby Pompeii and Herculaneum.
This is our selection of the ten best artworks of the Museo Archeologico Nazionale:
1) Woman with wax tablets and stylus (so-called "Sappho") (Fresco, 20 CE)
by Wikimedia, Naples National Archaeological Museum / Public Domain
2) Portrait of Terentius Neo and his wife (Fresco, 20 CE)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
3) The Alexander Mosaic (c. 100 BCE), 272 cm × 513 cm
by Wikimedia, Berthold Werner / Public Domain
4) Farnese Bull (222-235 CE)
by Naples National Archaeological Museum / CC BY-SA 2.5
5) Dancing Satyr at House of the Faun (150 BCE)
by virtusincertus / CC BY-SA 2.0
6) Farnese Hercules (c. 216 CE)
by Naples National Archaeological Museum / CC BY-SA 2.0
7) Achilles' surrender of Briseis to Agamemnon (Fresco, 1st century CE)
by Wikimedia, Naples National Archaeological Museum / Public Domain
8) Mosaic of marine life (c. 100 BCE)
9) Farnese Atlas (2nd-century CE)
by Lalupa / CC BY-SA 4.0
10) Flora (Fresco, 1st century CE)
by Mentnafunangann / Public Domain
Archaeological Museum Gallery Space: 12 650 m2 / 136,163 ft2 | Galleries: 157 | Established: 1777 | Visitors (2017): 500.000
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# HISTORIC CENTRE 7
Listed as a World Heritage Site, the outstanding historic center of Naples is famous for its narrow alleyways, excellent pizzerias, and fine baroque churches.
It is home to famous streets like Via Toledo (the main shopping street) or Spaccanapoli (the street that cuts Napoli's historic center in two).
Historic Area 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1995
# Bay of Naples 6 
Famous for its beauty, the Bay of Naples is a 15-kilometer-wide semi-circular inlet of the Mediterranean Sea with the iconic Mount Vesuvius lying on its eastern border.
Enjoy incredible views over the bay from Chiesa di Sant’Antonio in Mergellina as well as from Vomero or just stroll the seafront promenade.
# Cappella Sansevero 6
The highlight of this rather small chapel is the statue of veiled Christ, created by the Neapolitan artist Giuseppe Sanmartino in 1753.
by Liberonapoli / CC BY-SA 3.0
# Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte 6
This museum houses one of the best art collections in Italy in a wonderful palace.
This is our selection of the six best paintings of the Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte:
1) Judith Beheading Holofernes, Artemisia Gentileschi (1614–1620)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
2) Madonna and Child and Two Angels, Sandro Botticelli (c. 1470)
by Sandro Botticelli / Public Domain
3) Drunken Silenus, José de Ribera (1626)
by José de Ribera / CC BY-SA 4.0
4) A Boy Blowing on an Ember to Light a Candle, El Greco (c. 1570–1572)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
5) Lucretia, Parmigianino (c. 1540)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
6) The Flagellation, Caravaggio (c. 1607–1608)
by Wikimedia / Public Domain
Museum Gallery Space: 15,000 m2 / 160,000 ft2 | Galleries: 105 | Established: 1757 | Visitors (2016): 193 055
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# Teatro San Carlo 5 
Commissioned by the Bourbon King Charles III of Naples and opened in 1737, this amazing opera house is the oldest continuously active venue for opera in the world.
# Duomo di San Gennaro (Naples Cathedral) 5
Constructed in the 13th century, this large Gothic cathedral contains some excellent artworks including frescoes.
Roman Catholic Cathedral Completed: 19th century | Style: Gothic
# Palazzo Reale 5 
The impressive Royal Palace (Palazzo Reale) is home to a remarkable thirty-room “Royal House Museum” and the largest state library in Southern Italy.
by Mentnafunangann / CC BY-SA 4.0
# CASTEL NUOVO 5
This striking five-towered castle on the city's seafront was built as the royal residence and military headquarters of the Angevins.
Castle | Viewpoint 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1995
# Pio Monte della Misericordia 5
Pio Monte della Misericordia, a historic charitable institution in Naples, is renowned for its longstanding commitment to aiding the poor and sick, its remarkable Baroque architecture, and its significant art collection including Caravaggio's "The Seven Works of Mercy".
by Husky / CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
POMPEII 9 
Pompeii, an ancient Roman city preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD, offers unparalleled insights into Roman life through its well-preserved architecture, artifacts, and personal items, remaining a crucial archaeological and cultural treasure.
Pompeii's rapid burial under volcanic material resulted in an unprecedented level of preservation, offering a time capsule of Roman civilization frozen in time.
Ancient Roman City 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1997 | Distance from Naples: 25 km)
by ElfQrin / CC BY-SA 4.0
ROYAL PALACE OF CASERTA 7 
The Royal Palace of Caserta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a magnificent 18th-century palace renowned for its grand architecture, opulent interiors, and extensive gardens, making it a significant cultural and historical landmark in Italy.
Palace and Gardens 🌍 World Heritage Site: since 1997 | Distance from Naples: 32 km)
by Carlo Pelagalli / CC BY-SA 3.0