One Day in Naples
 

I have just one day to spend in Naples before an early morning flight home. I am a 50ish solo woman. What do you folks recommend for a day in Naples. The archeological museum is a must.

Also see the Museum of San Martino (Neapolitan crib scenes) and the views of the City from its terrace.<BR>Time permitting, visit the Capodimonte Museum/Picture Gallery and the Royal Palace. A short walk in the Spaccanapoli District is worthwhile.

There's a street there with gold shops and they sell by weight. The jewelry is as cheap there as anywhere you'll every find. One shop in particular is frequented by Italian shoppers as well. I think it's called Prato and Sons, although I may have the name slightly wrong.

I would try to go to Pompei in the morning, see the Museum in the afternoon, and eat Pizza. Or you could get a driver to take you on a tour of the Amalfi coast if you haven't done it and see the museum either early in the day or last. I highly recommend Flavio Gioia transportation service. Enjoy. Kay<BR><BR>

Thanks for the tips. I have been to Amalfi Coast and Pompei before and actually I will be coming from Sorrento before Naples. Is there an area that you recommend for just walking and people watching. Also, any recs for a good family trattoria. How is the public transportation?

Hi Cindy--are you staying overnight in Naples and if so, where are you staying?

Carol, I am staying at the Hotel Rex in Santa Lucia. This is from recs on Fodors.

Hotel Rex: good choice. Good area.

Hi There<BR><BR>I would definitely go up to the "Vomero" area, up the hill from the very center (accessible by funicular). They have a lovely pedestrian-only area with great shops, caffe`s, etc. Around there is also the San Martino castel which has the best views of the city and an abbey which I believe you can also enter (although I never have). Also close by is a lovely park, La Floridiana. Parts of it were under construction the last time I was there, in January, but it is still worthwhile. There is a small museum (I think featuring ceramics) in the park too.<BR><BR>I used to live (with a Neapolitan family) in this area and loved it!! <BR><BR>Enjoy,<BR>Terra

Cindy, I recomend Via dei tribunali, it is a street that cross the most charming area of the historical center, great for walking and people watching, lots of piazzas and beautifull churches and palazzis. When there go in piazza del Ges&ugrave; and visit the Monastero di Santa Chiara. It is a monastery with a beautifull garden inside full of wonderfull neapolitan ceramics. Five minutes walking from there you have the church of Santa Severa, amazing statue inside of the Cristo velato. In that area you will find family trattorias.

Thanks for the great ideas. Jean & Terra, do you feel comfortable walking on your own in these areas? What would be the best way to get to these areas from Santa Lucia - walk, taxi, bus?

THere is a church where you can visit the excavations under it, which includes an excavated Roman forum. Well worth a visit, one of the things we did on our one day in Naples.

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While in Naples, I took a funicular 2 or 3 stops up one of the surrounding mountains, and then walked down. The views were beautiful. <BR><BR>If you are interested in seeing an interesting neighborhood where locals live, walk around the streets near the downtown area (a few blocks inland from the harbor).

Cindy, Via dei tribunali area is one of the most safe (watch out only for pickpockets), it's fine to be on your own and it's not that far away from Santa Lucia, (maybe 20 minutes walking).