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S.S.C. Napoli, the most successful football club in Southern Italy and among the major clubs in the Italian Serie A, has a long history, which spans from its foundation in 1904 as Naples Foot-Ball Club to the present day. The club are perhaps most famous for the time when Diego Maradona was a member during the 1980s and early 1990s, during that time they won various honours.
Napoli, who play in azure blue shirts with white shorts have won Serie A first in 1986–87 and then again in 1989–90. They have also won Coppa Italia in their home country three times. On the European stage, Napoli have won the UEFA Cup, a triumph which was achieved in 1988–89. Historically, Napoli are the ninth most successful club in Italian football and the most successful in Southern Italy.
Naples International Airport is Capodichino It's located 7 km north of the city centre. Bus: From the airport you can take a bus for approximately 3 Euros (called Alibus) to Stazione Centrale. It also stops on Piazza Municipio near the ferry port. You can buy your ticket on the bus. Taxi: There is a taxi rank outside the arrivals concourse. There is a flat fare in operation And you should pay no more than 22 Euros into the city centre.
NAPLES AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT
There are several ways to see Naples and the surrounding area. These include by taxi, train/subway, bus, boat (ferry and hydrofoil) and car. Taxi: Taxis are the quickest way to see Naples, but also the most expensive. Before getting into a taxi, make sure it is licensed. Licensed taxis will have a city crest on the door and a taxi number. Also, make sure it has a meter.
Public Transportation: It is fairly difficult to get a clear picture of the public transportation system in Naples, since different lines are operated by different companies. Nonetheless, one can buy a daily pass for three Euros valid on all vehicles. With a 1 Euro ticket, instead, you can travel for 90 minutes on as many lines as you want (Bus, subway, funicolare).
Metropolitana di Napoli: There are six lines of underground subway in Naples. They are generally safer than the other public transports, because they are always monitored by cameras and security officers. The most important: Linea 1, built recently, connects the city centre to the hill quarters, like Vomero and the hospitals area. Linea 2, much older, connects the three main train stations to Pozzuoli. Linea 6, a new light subway connecting Fuorigrotta to Mergellina. Funicolare. The subway company also operates four cable cars: three of them connect the city centre to Vomero, the last connect Mergellina to Posillipo. Trams. ANM operates two tram lines (1 and 4), of which one goes along the shore of Santa Lucia - Castelnuovo - Garibaldi (Central Station). Buses. ANM also operated all bus lines within Naples, most of which are circular. Naples suffers from a serious problem of traffic jam and usually buses are overcrowded, so if you can (unless in the evening or on the weekend) try to avoid them.
City Centre to the Stadio San Paolo Stadio San Paolo is in a suburb of Naples called Fuorigrotta, which is to the West of central Naples not far from the water. The stadium itself would be a long 1.5 hour walk from the city centre, but it’s quite close to the Campi Flegri subway station. From central Naples, its 7 stops on the FS Metropolitana line in the Bagnoli direction, which is only a 15-minute trip. You’ll be able to see the stadium when you come out of the subway station - and you may even be able to see Mount Vesuvius, too.
TOURIST OFFICES Stazione Centrale Naples 8am-8pm Mon-Sat, 9am-2pm Sunday.
In Italy chemist's shops can easily be identified by a red or a green cross. The opening time is usually from Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 1.30 pm. Some pharmacies are also open on Saturday and Sunday on shifts. Chemist's working the nightshifts are open from 8.00 pm until 8.30 am. During this time a surcharge is applied to the medicines. There are also some chemists shops open 24 hours a day which usually don't apply any extra cost during the night.
BRITISH CONSULATE Via XX Settembre 80a, Rome Tel 06 4220 0001, www.britain.it
BANKING HOURS The Italian banks vary from city to city, but generally the hours of opening are: Monday - Friday 0830 - 1330 and 1445 - 1545. Foreign exchange offices are normally open without breaks between 08.30 and 19.30 hrs.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Basilica di Santa Maria della Sanità An ancient image of the Virgin Mary from the 5th or 6th Century, in a small church annex of the crypt of San Gaudioso, is part of the original construction of the Monastic complex of Santa Maria della Sanità which over the centuries has undergone various drastic changes. The crypt, built in 1577, was handed over to the Dominicans who gave the lay Dominican architect Giuseppe Donzelli, also known as Fra'Nuvolo, the job of planning the church. The facade is white and decorated with gray architectural elements.
Borgo Medievale Caserta Vecchia The incredible, medieval town of Caserta Vecchia is located around 10 km from the splendid Reggia in Caserta. Now the village is just an agricultural and tourist centre, but once it was an important episcopal and noble seat. The origins of the village are still unclear. Caserta Vecchia belonged to the Longobards around the 8th century, and in 1062 it was occupied by the Normans from Aversa. When it passed into the hands of the Swabians it reached the peak of its importance, but with the start of Aragonese domination it fell into decline which was completely carried out under the Bourbons. The inhabitants moved down to the plain (where Caserta is now) when Charles III gave instructions to build the Reggia in 1752.
Bosco di Capodimonte Charles Bourbon built his palace in 1734 in a wood where he could indulge in his favourite passion - hunting. To reach the park, take the Via Santa Teresa degli Scalzi, then Corso Amedeo di Savoia and Via Capodimonte, and go up the hill that overlooks Naples' working class neighbourhoods. The vast Capomonte Park (110 hectares of woods and English style gardens) is today popular with families, joggers, young lovers, and tourists visiting the museum and art gallery in the palace. The vast open area in front of the palace is beautified by gardens and small palm groves. If you go past the palace, you will find the fountain built by King Ferdinand II to commemorate the inauguration of the Serino aqueduct. Fabulous to visit.
Castel Sant'Elmo This castle has stood witness to the city's major milestones in the history of Naples. Built in 1329 by Charles of Angiò, it is shaped like a six-sided star and gives the spectators a fantastic view of the city. Saint Elmo Castle has been restored and now houses the Molaido Library of Art and a videotheque that gives information on all the city monuments. Exhibitions, shows, concerts and even conferences are held in this historical monument. The castle has a 16th century Church of Saint Elmo and the 17th century Chapel of Santa Maria del Pilar.
Capri This is one of the most famous and celebrated Italian islands in the world, noted for its extraordinary natural beauty, its splendid panorama, its azure grotto and its mild climate. Capri is without doubt one of the most sought after destinations among the international jet-set. Rich in history, the island welcomes to its famous Piazzetta Umberto I, those who love luxury and a worldly lifestyle, and has a first rate range of hotels, all of them luxurious and immersed in enchanting scenery, there are also many restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine. The island is easily reachable by daily, regular boat launches that depart from Beverollo dock in Napoli.
Museo di Palazzo Reale This palazzo was built in the period of the viceroy Conte di Lemos. The palazzo has been home to La Reale Stamperia, la Reale Arazzeria, the 17th-century Palatine Academy, the King's Gabinetto Fisico, the Palatine Library, The Bourbon Archive and the musical archives of the Royal chapel; it has also been the seat of power of the Neapolitan monarchy and that of South Italy. If you pass through the Cortile d'Onore you will reach the museum of the Palazzo Reale, which contains the furnishings and decorations of the noble apartment - thirty rooms where state functions and gatherings would take place, an 18th-century theatre and a chapel dedicated to the Assunta.
BARS
Babette, 27 Via Raffaele Caravaglios Naples Not far from S. Paolo stadium, this pub can be easily reached from the Fuorigrotta exit of the Naples ring road. There is a welcoming atmosphere here, alongside good music, lively people and rivers of beer. They also offer excellent sandwiches, snacks and hot-dogs.
La Brasserie, 115 Via Corrado Barbagallo Naples La Brasserie is located in Fuorigrotta close to Edenlandia and Palapartenope where famous Italian and international singers perform. Lively and youthful atmosphere with live music. It organizes parties for any special occasion. There are lots of different beers on offer, delicious rolls, sandwiches and chips galore. From June to September there is space to party outdoors as well.
Giuseppone a mare, 13 Via Ferdinando Russo Naples Established in 1889, this world-famous tavern, situated in Posillipo, has contributed to the development of the Neapolitan culinary art throughout the world. In fact, it's frequently mentioned in old Neapolitan songs. This rustic restaurant has a beautiful air-conditioned veranda which spreads out on the sea front. Based mainly on fresh fish, the menu has a large selection of traditional Neapolitan dishes, with the famous purpetiello din't o pignatiello (squid cooked slowly in a terracotta pot) being the most popular dish.
Harold's Pub, 37 Via Foria Naples This small pub-restaurant is furnished in a simple, functional way, and offers a large choice of food. It serves regional dishes which are very tasty and always fresh, all at reasonable prices. In the summer, the pub becomes increasingly popular, thanks to the outside tables. Near the central Piazza Medaglie D'Oro, this pub can be easily reached both by public transport and private car.
Benincasa, 22 Via Eduardo Suarez Naples Located in one of the main streets of the Vomero shopping area, not far from the central Piazza Medaglie d'Oro, this place can be easily reached by public and private transport. This bar is furnished in a simple, functional way, with large windows both inside and out, which display the products. As well as the excellent pastries that have made this place famous throughout Naples, there is also a vast assortment of gifts, liqueurs and wines of the best makes.
RESTAURANTS AND CAFES
Da Ettore, via Santa Lucia 56, Naples. Between piazza del Plebiscito and borgo Marinari. Despite the Lowenbrau-branded chairs, the peach tablecloths and the slightly brusque service this is an excellent restaurant with a bubbling atmosphere and delicious food. The feel and the prices are more like those you’d expect to find well-hidden up a dark Neapolitan backstreet rather than on this main road. Both pizza and pasta are good, as are the fritture. The parmigiana di melanzane (layered and baked aubergine, mozzarella and tomato) is excellent.
Osteria della Mattonella, via G Nicotera 13 Naples. Tucked away up the hill from the piazza del Plebiscito. You may need to knock on the door and wait to be let in. This small traditional osteria is a gem, and popular with locals. The upstairs is beautifully decorated with antique tiles (mattonella means tile). The larger space downstairs is less atmospheric but there are plans to tile parts of this too. Fast, friendly and informal service is combined with fairly basic but delicious Neapolitan fare. An antipasto of fried mozzarella and aubergine with bacon, followed by spaghetti and washed down with a large beer will set you back about €10.
Uva Nera, via Gennaro Serra 29, Naples. Up the hill behind piazza del Plebiscito. This friendly little restaurant specializes in rice and its risottos are excellent. Some of its fish dishes are a little bland, however. There is a good, fixed-price lunch (€9).
Marino, via Santa Lucia 118/120, Naples. Halfway between piazza del Plebiscito and Marina Marinari. This unassuming-looking place is a safe bet and popular with locals. The menu is too comprehensive for anything to be considered a real specialty, although the seafood fritture are especially good.
Bersagliera, borgo Marinari 10, Naples. Possibly the best of borgo Marinari’s smart restaurants, Salvador Dali and Sophia Loren have both eaten here by the waterside. La Bersagliera concentrates on seafood and doesn’t do anything too adventurous.
Da Pietro, via Luculliana 27, borgo Marinari, Naples This wonderful little place in Borgo Marinari facing the water and Naples’ most upmarket hotels feels slightly like an impostor. The menu is steadfastly limited, and you will probably be served by a man in a cloth cap while all around you in the neighboring restaurants bow-ties and waistcoats are the order of the day. The seafood (there’s often little else) is excellent and the house wine isn’t at all bad either
La Cantina di Via Sapienza, via Sapienza Naples This popular lunch-only local restaurant may not look like much from outside, but you descend down into a simple, but pleasingly decorated place, with fresh flowers on the tables and great food on the plates. A delicious bowl of Penne Aum Aum, with aubergine, tomato and mozzarella, is only €2.90. A combination plate of contorni misti (you can specify whether you’d prefer fried, fresh or vegetarian etc) is similarly good value. If you get there much after 1300 you may have to wait for a table.
Trattoria Casillo Enzo, vico Rosario a Portamedina 25, Naples A gem of a restaurant so well-hidden that its name isn’t on display, inside or out. In fact from the outside there’s not even much evidence of the fact that it’s a restaurant at all. It certainly doesn’t have a menu, and the interior is far from elegant, though the range on offer is surprisingly large. Add to that the excellence and cheapness of the food and the hospitality and you’re onto a winner. You can sit and watch the family cook in front of you and if there’s something you want that they aren’t offering, they’ll probably do it for you specially.
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