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The heart of Naples\u00a0is the\u00a0old city, which UNESCO declared a Cultural Heritage site. Its narrow alleyways lead to mysterious churches, catacombs and underground caves. Until today, Naples\u2019s old folk culture reveals itself to the visitor among craftspeople, fluttering laundry and shouting fish sellers.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Piazza

Piazza del Ges\u00f9 Nuovo in Naples<\/p><\/div>\n

The\u00a0old part of town\u00a0is characterized by many churches<\/h4>\n

You often find several of them in one street among Baroque style palazzi of aristocratic families and antique residences. Naples<\/a> most important church is the San Gennaro (St. Januarius) Cathedral, where each year the famous Miracle Blood ceremony<\/a> takes place. The Gothic churches, San Lorenzo Maggiore and San Domenico Maggiore, as well as the Baroque church, Ges\u00f9 Nuovo, are worth a visit.<\/p>\n

The San Severo Chapel<\/a> is fascinating because of its mysterious anatomic machines, two skeletons that are inexplicably covered with a system of fossil veins and arteries. In addition, you can see beautiful Baroque sculptures from the 17th and 18th century.<\/p>\n

A wonderful place to take a rest is the garden of the Santa Chiara Convent<\/h4>\n

with its columns, little benches, and walls that are wainscoted with beautiful colourful majolica. Vis-\u00e0-vis on Via San Sebastiano, you can find music stores that, because of their vicinity to the conservatory, still sell mandolins.<\/p>\n

Nearby is the street of the booksellers, Port\u2019 Alba, where you can buy delicious pizza at the street counter of the pizzeria of the same name and eat it right away.<\/p>\n

\"Historic

Historic city of Naples, Spaccanapoli with the convent Santa Chiara<\/p><\/div>\n

A trip to\u00a0the underworld of Naples\u00a0is an exciting experience<\/h4>\n

Under the city, which stands on tufa, is a labyrinth of caves some 80 km long. The gate to the underworld of Naples<\/a> is tucked away at the Piazza San Gaetano. The guided tours take 1.5 hours.<\/p>\n

The historic\u00a0district offers numerous places to do some shopping<\/a>, above all, for crafts, antiques, and souvenirs. You should definitely visit the Via San Gregorio Armeno<\/a>, the famous street of the nativity scene makers (neapolitan cribs<\/a>, in italian presepe napoletano). During Christmas time<\/a>, more than half a million tourists come to see the shops with the original miniature figurines. However, they are open all year round and you can take your time and have a look around after New Year\u2019s.<\/p>\n

How to reach the historic centre of Naples<\/h4>\n

The best way to see Naples\u2019s heart is on foot!
\nBy underground (subway)\u00a0\u201cMetro Line 1 – Piazza Dante station\u201d or by Bus (Piazza Dante bus stop) , then walk direction Port’Alba\/Piazza Bellini.<\/p>\n

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