CAMPANIA
Campania, so loved by the ancient Romans, for the beauty of its wilderness and climate, is the Italian region, after Tuscany, with the largest number of UNESCO sites. Let yourself be amazed by the Royal Palace of Caserta, the largest royal residence in Europe, wanted to rival Versailles. The Amalfi Coast, among the most famous in Italy, with one of the most evocative panoramic roads, nicknamed the Divine Coast for its unique landscapes, and colorful houses, perched on the mountains and overlooking the sea.
About Campania
There are many reasons to love Campania, it is a fascinating land of glittering gulfs, islands, and legendary places south of Rome and is framed by the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and Neapolitan Apennines to the east, with the fortune to have Naples as its capital city.
With a population of about 6 million people, Campania is more populated than Finland. It is a region where Eastern and Western cultures have met and blended over the centuries. Stunning views of landscapes such as those you can admire on the Amalfi Coast have always attracted and seduced artists and great travelers from all over the world.
The Amalfi Coast has one of the most beautiful stretches of coastline on the Italian peninsula. Thanks to its historical, artistic, and architectural heritage, it has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
A cultural trip to Campania is a unique experience as every historical period has left its mark on this land: from the times of Greek settlement to Roman domination, from the years of the Maritime Republics to the Bourbon domination. Between small fishing villages and exclusive towns, Campania manages to conquer all its visitors.
Things To Do
Discover some of the most wonderful UNESCO sites starting from the historic center of Naples, a city among the most important European capitals, incredibly rich in history: palaces, villas, monuments, and important museums such as the archaeological one.
Let yourself be amazed by the Royal Palace of Caserta, the largest royal residence in Europe, wanted to rival Versailles. You will admire the most important Roman archaeological areas in the world, Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were flooded by the lava of Vesuvius that helped preserve their beauty.
The Amalfi Coast has one of the most evocative panoramic roads in Italy and it is also one of the most famous Italian coasts. It’s nicknamed the Divine Coast for its unique landscapes which feature colorful houses, perched on the mountains and overlooking the sea.
The Amalfi coast is loved by the international jet set and film industry, which has made Amalfi, Positano, Vietri, and Ravello, iconic places. Discover the beautiful coast by boat, you can enter the fjords of Furore, which is a masterpiece of nature, and reach small beaches where you can have lunch wading barefoot in the water. From the coast, you can admire the landscape while walking along fascinating paths, overlooking the sea, surrounded by olive trees and broom, vineyards, and endless fragrant lemon groves.
We will take you to discover the secrets of the typical cuisine of Campania, which is taken seriously by the Campanians. You will taste the Doc wine of "heroic" cellars, produced with grapes grown in terraced vineyards overlooking the coast.
Cities and Villages To Visit
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Naples offers visitors an extraordinary amount of art galleries and museum exhibition venues as it is filled with art treasures. The city center spreads over an area of 17 square kilometers and it is the largest historic center in Europe; it has been included in the list of UNESCO’s World Heritage sites. The beauty of the landscape, the mildness of the climate, the healthiness of the air and, of course, you can't forget the transcendence that comes from that first bite of Neapolitan pizza (in the city credited with inventing the pizza pie), nor that perfect sip of espresso.
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The city of Caserta is synonymous with the royal palace that is situated there, an opulent estate that matched the splendor of Versailles. The perfect symmetry of the streets, however, that repeats the structure of the ancient Roman cities and the enlightenment city's concept, will capture your attention and your heart.
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Protected by the Apennines and located between the Amalfi Coast and Cilento, the city of Salerno is a real jewel to discover where extraordinary architectural beauties meet with the blue of the sea. A city with an ancient past, Salerno was dominated by the Etruscans, Romans and Lombards, all civilizations that have left their mark on the architecture of the historic center.
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In ancient times Avellino, which originally belonged to the Sannio Irpino and later was included in the district of Campania. In the Middle Ages, the city expanded around the Duomo, in which it culminates, the old Avellino, is still easily recognizable by its typical appearance and narrow and steep streets.
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Benevento is a city located in the hinterland of Campania. It boasts a historical, artistic and archaeological heritage that is a symbol of the various civilizations that have dominated the city throughout history. The city is a true open-air museum: it houses not only the remains of the Samnite and Roman domination periods, but also evidence of the Lombard period.
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The city that gives its name to the entire coast, is a place with a unique historical and architectural heritage. Amalfi is known all over the world for its pastel-colored houses set on the rocky mountainside, its mild climate, and its small shops. Together with Positano, Amalfi is one of the most famous towns on the Amalfi Coast. Thanks to its natural beauty and its historical and artistic heritage was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997.
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Positano is a must-see during a tour of the Amalfi Coast. It is the mythical village, that has enchanted everyone starting from artists to writers. In the past, its beauty attracted the Romans, who chose to build their villas on this stretch of land.
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From the coast to the mountains, ancient monuments and palaces of rare beauty, centuries-old churches and beautiful gardens.
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In Campania every era has left traces of different cultures, from the times of Magna Graecia to Roman domination, from the years of the Maritime Republics to the Bourbon domination. The Royal Palace of Naples, Capodimonte Museum, Castel dell'Ovo, Galleria Umberto I , the Royal Palace of Caserta a UNESCO World Heritage Site,one of the most fascinating baroque complexes in the whole South, the Archeological site of Pompei, are only few of the most important Cultural sites to visit in Campania
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The Amalfi Coast is one of the most celebrated destinations in Campania, where dramatic cliffs plunge into the sea, revealing hidden coves and tranquil beaches. Its iconic towns are home to high-fashion boutiques, artisan workshops, and exceptional restaurants. Beyond world-famous resorts such as Positano and Amalfi, the coast’s rich historical, artistic, and architectural heritage has earned it UNESCO World Heritage status.
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One of the attractions not to be missed during a trip to Capri is the Blue Cave ,it was already known at the time of the ancient Romans and much appreciated by Emperor Tiberius.Since ancient times the island of Ischia is famous for its thermal waters that have made it one of the largest spas in Europe. All the thermal parks are immersed in a wonderful natural environment, between the green of nature and the blue of the sea. Vesuvio is a volcano located within the Vesuvio National Park is one of the most fascinating attractions in Campania.
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The gastronomy in Campania has conquered the world thanks above all to pizza. In this Region the Queen product is the PDO buffalo mozzarella .In the Sorrento Peninsula: here is produced the Provolone del Monaco DOP, made with the milk of the cows of Agerola.The typical vines of the region are Trebbiano, Sangiovese, Malvasia, Greco and Aglianico, while among the wines that are produced the most drunk are Procida, Vesuvius and Lacryma Christi. Also noteworthy is the famous Sorrento limoncello made with fragrant Amalfi lemons, also protagonists of the decorations of the ceramics of Vietri sul Mare.