subject: Enjoy Your Holidays In Southern Italy, Naples [print this page] Naples, located on the south-western shores of Italy, is the third largest city in the country, and one of the richest in terms of history. Rome has its culture, Milan its fashion and Turin its Shroud. Naples on the other hand offers a miniature picture of Italy all rolled into one. Naples is the essence of Italy. To come to Naples is to experience a world that is far removed from any other city on the planet.
Naples has a Mediterranean climate. The city has a very hot and humid summer season with most of the days receiving sun shine. Winters are not very cold rather the climate is mild in winters with a lot of rainfall. Summer season remains from May till middle of October. December to March is the winter season. The temperature in summers varies in the range of 25 - 30 degrees. While in winters the range is lowered to 15 - 20 degrees.
Naples is a museum in itself, and within the city boundaries lie many churches, museums and historical sites ready to captivate travelers. The Duomo of San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples, is one of the most visually spectacular in the region, while the Cappella di Santa Restituta is one of the country's oldest surviving churches. And for lovers of the Baroque-style architecture, a visit to the church San Giuseppe dei Ruffi is a fascinating visit.
In the city center is the main city square, the Piazza del Plebiscito, which is also the largest square in Naples. Featured on the square is the Royal Palace, which was built in the 17th century Also on the square is the oldest continuously active opera house in Europe, the 18th century Teatro di San Carlo.
Naples is also the home of many fine old churches, starting with the 14th century Cathedral (Duomo), San Lorenzo Maggiore, Santa Chiara and many more. The Catholic religion is very important to the people of Naples, and this is definitely apparent with the many beautiful churches.
The main shopping area in Naples is the Victorian glass-roofed Umberto Gallery, which is filled with cafes, shops and restaurants. And speaking of restaurants, Naples is the origination point of the food that more Americans list as their favorite than any other - pizza.
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