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Naples (13,4Km)The center of Naples

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Caserta (14,5Km)A trip in Caserta

Ercolano (19,5Km)The archaeological city of Ercolano: the surrounding

Traditional Nativity in Naples

The nativity represented in a beautiful Neapolitan nativity scene

Naples is one of the most attractive and fascinating cities of Italy. Finding time to spend your Christmas in Naples will make your December holiday memorable. Like most cities of Italy, Christmas holiday here starts from December 8 until January 6. While in your Christmas holiday in Naples, you will be exposed to traditional entertainments, such as processions, scenes exposition, special markets, fireworks and gastronomical events. Looking at the city, one could admire the beautiful sceneries made from skillful craftsmanship to make the place attractive. This year’s preparation for Christmas holiday is amazing, the lights blend with the environment in a way that makes one feel he or she is on a different planet. Christmas in Naples will always give one a different feeling and experience, it’s a bit magical. The delightful events which happen during Christmas holiday are hard to forget. If you are looking for a gift to give somebody you value, bring him or her to Naples. The place is nothing compared to ordinary, talk of shopping, the dining, attractions, golfing among others. The musical entertainment and performance kicks off the evening before Christmas in an extraordinary atmosphere. Instead of somebody describing the atmosphere in Naples at Christmas holiday, find time and be part of the congregation this year. Naples provides you everything to make your holiday perfect. When we talk of Naples, it is hard not to mention nativity scenes. The city has a hundreds of the nativity scenes, which are made in a diversified nature. The displays range from traditional ones to modern ones and each of them having a unique and diversified nature. Christmas markets in Naples A visit to Naples Christmas market is one to remember. The local drinks and foods mouth-watering display in the markets makes it hard for one to pass by and do not buy anything. Via San Gregorio Armeno, which is a Christian market, gives tourists an opportunity to buy everything they need in order to create their own nativity scene. During the Christmas season, tourists come in large numbers to this market for a chance to experience the magical Christmas alley. Porta Nolana is another market found in Naples. The market is ideal for the freshest seafood in the area. It offers an exclusive and incredible opportunity for one to experience the traditional touch of the Naples city. Tradition Naples tradition is as ancient as the city itself. The midnight mass performed on the Christmas Eve and Minestra Maritata performed during the Christmas lunch, are the ones synonymous with the city. Spending a Christmas holiday in Naples means you will be kept entertained all through the time. The bag pipers keeps the people entertained as well as other games, which are played such as Tombola. The sharing of gifts and presents between friends and family members is synonymous in this area. The traditional nativity creates a central attraction in this area. The evangelical scene is also part of the Naples tradition. Spending your holiday (Christmas) will give you the chance to see and experience these ancient features. Apart from the nativity scenes is the procession of the Magi. Each of them represents three continents, which were known at the Biblical times. The continents are Africa, Europe, and Asia. The "Announcement to the shepherds" is another scene found in the area. It shows a message from the angel sent to tell the people about a miraculous occasion. Osteria is the last scene. It shows Joseph and Mary trying to find a place to rest. All this scenes make up the tradition of the Naples city. The scenes are touching to the heart and the eyes when watching them. By spending your Christmas in Naples, you will not miss the chance to experience them. Why spend your Christmas in Naples Naples strategic location on the Bay of Naples beneath Mt. Vesuvius makes it the most attractive city to travel during the Christmas holiday. It is among the top three largest cities in Italy. Travelling to Naples does not cost you a lot as compared to other cities in Italy. The foods in this area are affordable, for example, pizza can cost €5-7. This is cheap in Italy as to the standards of the country. The traditional foods in the area are not only delicious but have a unique taste. Travelling to Naples more so on Christmas holiday is the best thing to do. The culture and social life of the people plus the beautiful scenes make it enjoyable to go there.

scritto da Dave Mitchell - ultima modifica il 27/11/2021

A trip in Caserta

Caserta forest of San Silvestro

In the city of Caserta we can find two squares. The oldest, which is called the ‘Piazza Mercato’, houses the market, and the Vanvitelli square, which is the main square consisting of the modern life of Caserta such as bars, hotels, banks, shops, boutiques and more. At the center of the Vanvitelli square we can see the statue of Luigi Vanvitelli the architect of the Royal Palace. Another sightseeing that is worth a visit is the Caserta’s war cemetery as it is an important piece from the World War II history. The cemetery was designed by Louis de Soissons and contains 768 Commonwealth burials of the Second World War. Other spots on your list to visit should include the Cathedral that was built in the 18th century and the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli. Like all other Italian cities, the region of Campania and more specifically the city of Caserta has more to offer than only history for the tourist explorer. You can find the market to buy fresh local products, have a relaxing coffee at the outdoor cafes, shop at the small boutiques or even dig out old valuable treasures at the antique shops. Finishing the tour or your day in the city of Caserta, you will have the chance to try the cooking traditions that influenced the specialties. The local food in Caserta is one of the best in the world. Some of the top dishes include the Neapolitan pizza, which is perfect only in this region of Italy, consisted of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil and olive oil. Other dishes you should try is the ‘risotto alla pescatora’ which uses rice and other sea based flavors, the polpette, which is a traditional pasta with the mythic meatballs, and the caprese salad, which captivates the flavors of fresh tomatoes, laves of basil and olive oil together with the di bufala mozarella. These are only some of the excellent traditional dishes that you will have the chance to try in Caserta. To explore the city you will need strength, and what gives more strength, is a perfect meal full of energy. The city of Caserta will stimulate all your senses so let yourself being relaxed and live a new experience. This city should be in the top of the list of someone’s holiday destinations. Tips Through the days of the last Monday of August until the 15th of September, Caserta hosts a local music and art festival. You can experience the live concerts, the dance, the folk songs and the theater, among other things. Fact The first camellia imported from Japan was planted in 1880 in the ‘English Garden’.

scritto da Bridget Brackett - ultima modifica il 27/11/2021

The archaeological city of Ercolano: the surrounding

Herculaneum, fresco

This is a town and a municipality situated in the region of Naples at the southern part of Italy,Campania. The town lies at Mount Vesuvius western foot on the bay of Naples at the southeast part of the city of Naples. The ancient town was built the remnants of a volcanic eruption of Vesuvius which destroyed Herculaneum, an ancient city from which Ercolano name is derived. Mount Vesuvius During your visit in Ercolano you cannot fail to give one of the most recognized volcano mountains in the world. Mount Vesuvius is an immediately recognizable landmark with its peak forming the surroundings of Naples. This ominous mount is recorded as the smallest active volcano mount and spitting and steaming sporadically reminding the surrounding environs that it is still a potential threat. The highest point of the mountain reaches to an approximated 1280 meters above sea level with the bus or a private taxi will take you for the first 1000 meters from where you can take a trail up to the crater. The current crater of Mount Vesuvius measures a depth of 230 meters and a diameter of 650 meters. There a several openings at the base of the crater which discharged most of the molten lava from 1631 to 1944, the last time the volcano erupted. A visit to mount Vesuvius gives a spectacular view of the crater with some of its rising fumes and the different lava stones which changes in color as you hike uphill and around its crater. When there is good weather you can enjoy the view of the neighboring Pompeii as well as the Bay of Naples. On one of the mountain’s side you will see the disfigured scenery where the lava streams went downhill and the remnants of the funicular railway that was built in 1870 which last operated during the volcano’s eruption in 1944. Funiculi was also a song that had been composed to commemorate the grand opening of the railway. The volcano was made a national park since 1995 and the place which was once up for commercial exploitation is now a preservation of fauna and a place of natural paths. A visit to this mountain is not regarded as unsafe but adequate preparation is advisable since getting to the top requires a foot trail which is slightly above 200 meters. Do not make the mistake of coming with a just a t-shirt since it is a little colder and therefore while planning to take a visit to this mount, you may require a hat, rain gear, sun screen and water. Getting to Ercolano one has several options starting by bus where buses make frequent trips from Naples to Ercolano and back. By train it takes around 25 minutes from Naples and additional 20 minutes if from Sorrento. Get off at the Ercolano Scavi station to get to the ruins from where you will exit into a tiny square from where you can purchase tour tickets from private offices. Nevertheless it is vital to note that there are only two stations along this Naples- Sorrento line i.e. Ercolano and the Ercolano Scavi. It is from this station (Scavi) from where you take a bus or a taxi to Mount Vesuvius. While using a car to get to Ercolano from Naples, be prepared to pay a toll of 2 Euros which is charged for using any part of the highway’s stretch. Parking might be quite hard to find but try parking your car at the southern entrance of the excavations, behind the police station. The following few tips to Ercolano will make your visit worth the while: a) Combine your visit to the ruins with a climb at Mount Vesuvius. b) Hire a tour guide to take you through the archeological sites, alternatively purchase a book guide sold outside the ruins and you will not require the services of the tour guides. c) The tour buses arrive between 11am and 2 pm and thus you may either go early or late to catch up with them. Discover what to see in Ercolano

scritto da Bridget Brackett - ultima modifica il 27/11/2021

Art and culture

Santuario Madonna di Campiglione

Caivano (5 Km)

The Madonna di Campiglione Sanctuary is located in the center of the city. Inside there is a fresco by the Virgin with Angels. The building was restored, highlighting the frescoes. The church is a very important structure for all the believers in the city.

Castello Aragonese

Aversa (4 Km)

The Aragonese Castle of Aversa is one of the most beautiful castles in the city. This construction dates back to the Middle Ages. It took this name from Alfonso of Aragon, who used it as a home and modified some parts of it. It was also used as a judicial asylum. For some years now, it has been home to the “School of Training and Updating of the Penitentiary Administration”. Currently, it is in excellent condition and can be admired in all its majesty and magnificence.

Porta San Giovanni

Aversa (5 Km)

Porta San Giovanni was built during the Angevin period (13th-15th century), along with two other doors, which no longer exist. Nowadays it is the only remaining example of the ancient doors that surrounded the city of Aversa. The property is built of bricks, and is located between two buildings dating back to the same historical period.

Abbazia di San Lorenzo

Aversa (5 Km)

The structure was built during the tenth century, and is attributed to San Lorenzo. It is a religious building, composed of the cloister, apses, aisles and numerous other architectural and decorative details. Over the years, it hosted several important institutions in the area, but since 1992, it has been the seat of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Naples.

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I Borboni S. R. L.

Lusciano (5 Km)

Olearia Dolita Srl

Giugliano in Campania (5 Km)

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Comune di Sant'Arpino

Sant'Arpino

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Sant'Arpino

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Afragola (7 Km)

Comune di Casandrino

Casandrino (3 Km)

Comune di Casavatore

Casavatore (7 Km)

Comune di Casoria

Casoria (7 Km)

Comune di Frattamaggiore

Frattamaggiore (3 Km)

Comune di Frattaminore

Frattaminore (2 Km)

Comune di Giugliano in Campania

Giugliano in Campania (5 Km)

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Grumo Nevano (3 Km)

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Succivo (1 Km)

Comune di Trentola - Ducenta

Trentola – Ducenta (6 Km)

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Caivano (4 Km)

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Calvizzano (10 Km)

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Orta di Atella (3 Km)

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Comune di San Marcellino

San Marcellino (7 Km)

Comune di Mugnano di Napoli

Mugnano di Napoli (7 Km)

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Sant'Antimo (3 Km)

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Villaricca (6 Km)

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Aversa (4 Km)

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Carinaro (5 Km)

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Pro Loco Cesa

Cesa (2 Km)

Pro Loco Città di Giugliano in Campania

Giugliano in Campania (6 Km)

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Succivo (1 Km)

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Villaricca (7 Km)

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Afragola (6 Km)

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Arzano (6 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Aversa

Aversa (4 Km)

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Caivano (5 Km)

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Calvizzano (8 Km)

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Casaluce (6 Km)

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Casandrino (3 Km)

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Casavatore (7 Km)

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Casoria (6 Km)

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Frignano (7 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Giugliano In Campania

Giugliano in Campania (6 Km)

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Gricignano di Aversa (3 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Grumo Nevano

Grumo Nevano (3 Km)

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Lusciano (5 Km)

I.A.T. Ufficio Informazioni e di Accoglienza Turistica Melito Di Napoli

Melito di Napoli (5 Km)

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Mugnano di Napoli (7 Km)

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Orta di Atella (2 Km)

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Parete (7 Km)

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San Marcellino (7 Km)

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Sant'Antimo (2 Km)

Comune di Frignano

Frignano (7 Km)

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Lusciano (5 Km)

Comune di Teverola

Teverola (5 Km)

Comune di Gricignano di Aversa

Gricignano di Aversa (3 Km)

Comune di Cesa

Cesa (2 Km)

Comune di Cardito

Cardito (4 Km)

Pro Loco Casavatore

Casavatore (7 Km)

Comune di Melito di Napoli

Melito di Napoli (4 Km)

Comune di Crispano

Crispano (3 Km)

Comune di Arzano

Arzano (6 Km)

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Naples (13,4Km)The cribs

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