The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast (Travel Guide eBook)

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Discover these exciting destinations with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to soak up the atmosphere in Naples' Centro Storico, gaze out at the views from Ravello or kick back in seaside Sorrento, The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way.
- Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget.
Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Naples' Quartieri Spagnoli or grasp the layout of historic Herculaneum without needing to get online.
-Stunning images a rich collection of inspiring colour photography.
Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of the Napoli, Pompeii and Amalfi Coast region's best sights and experiences.
- Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip.
Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.
Areas covered include: Naples; the Campi Flegrei; Herculaneum; Mount Vesuvius; Oplontis; Pompeii; Sorrento; Capri; Ischia; Procida; Caserta; the Capuas; Benevento; the Amalfi Coast.
Attractions include: Paestum; Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte; Cumae; Ravello; Pompeii; Cappella Sansevero; Sorrento; Herculaneum; Museo Archeologico Nazionale; Villa San Michele; the Solfatara; Amalfi; Vesuvius; La Mortella.
Basics- essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, culture and etiquette, health and more.
Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books, film and a handy language section and glossary.
Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast.

Sujets

• Southern Europe
• Spain
• Spain (groupe)
• Europe

Informations

• Publié par: Apa Publications
• Date de parution: 01 juin 2018
• Nombre de lectures: 4
• EAN13: 9781789194210
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 29 Mo

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THE ROUGH GUIDE TOTHE WORLD’S BEST PIZZA, Europe’s most unforgettable old
town and one of the great museums in the Museo Archeologico
Nazionale – Naples is city-break gold. But the sense of theatre that
grips Italy’s mesmerizing southern capital extends spectacularly
to the surrounding region, too, with the classical splendour of NAPLES
Pompeii and Herculaneum; gorgeous islands in Capri, Procida and
Ischia; and the jaw-dropping sweep of the Amalfi coast. Let this
expertly researched fourth edition lead you on your way. POMPEII & THE
AMALFI COAST
FULLY
UPDATED
4th EDITION
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OINSIDE THIS BOOK START YOUR JOURNEY WITH ROUGH GUIDES
INTRODUCTION What to see, what not to miss, itineraries and more
BASICS Pre-departure tips and practical information
THE GUIDE Comprehensive, in-depth guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi
Coast, with area highlights and full-colour maps throughout
CONTEXTS History, art and architecture, plus recommended books and a useful
language section
TRUSTED TRAVEL GUIDES Since 1982, our books have helped over 40 million
travellers explore the world with accurate, honest and informed travel writing.We’ve agged up our favourite places – a perfectly sited hotel, an atmospheric café, a special
restaurant – throughout the Guide with the symbol
Naples, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast chapters
Benevento
Sant’Agata
Mondragone Capua dei Goti San Giorgio
Caserta del Sannio
Santa Maria
Capua Vetere
Casal di
PrincipeCastel Volturno 6
Arienzo
POCKET ROUGH GUIDES “Things Not To Miss” section, essential itineraries and N
Lago di Patria
Marigliano a unique pull-out map featuring every sight and listing in the guide. Hip, handy
and perfect for short trips and weekend breaks.
AvellinoNola
Cuma 1
Lago di Fusaro 2 Naples
Pozzuoli Mt Vesuvius
Procida Ercolano Pompeii3 Mercato San Severino
Pompei
Ischia
Torre AnnunziataIschia
5 Castellammare di Stabia
Bay of Naples SalernoRavello
Sorrento
AmalfiPositano4 7
5 Capri
CapriAnacapri Gulf of Salerno
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Paestum Snapshots to read on your tablet,
1 Naples 5 The islands phone or e-reader.
2 The Campi Flegrei 6 North of Naples
3 Pompeii and south of Naples 7 The Amal Coast
4 Sorrento and its peninsula
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NAPLES
POMPEII & THE
AMALFI COAST
Written by
Martin Dunford
This fourth edition updated by
Anthon JacksonINTRODUCTION 3
Contents
INTRODUCTION 4
Where to go6 Things not to miss 10
When to go8Itineraries 16
Author picks9
BASICS18
Getting there 19 Food and drink 27
Arrival 21 The media 30
Getting around 22Festivals 31
Accommodation25 Travel essentials32
THE GUIDE 38
1 Naples 38 5 The islands 150
2 The Campi Flegrei 98 6 North of Naples 190
3 Pompeii and south of Naples 112 7 The Amalf Coast 208
4 Sorrento and its peninsula 132
CONTEXTS 240
History241Italian 253
Books249Glossary259
Film and TV251
SMALL PRINT& INDEX 260
OPPOSITE TEMPLES OF POMPEII PREVIOUS PAGE GULF OF SALERNO FROM VILLA RUFOLO GARDENS IN RAVELLO4 INTRODUCTION
Introduction to
Naples, Pompeii and
the Amalf Coast
A chaotic, dynamic and mesmerizing metropolis, Italy’s third largest city after
Rome and Milan couldn’t be more diferent from its northern counterparts.
Quite unlike anywhere else in Italy, or indeed the world, it will frustrate and
thrill in equal measure, and will soon have you under its spell. In addition to
its sheer chutzpah, the city’s stunning location on the Bay of Naples – within
easy reach of some of Europe’s greatest archeological sites, the fabled islands
of the bay itself, and Italy’s most jaw-dropping stretch of coast – make it one
of Italy’s absolute must-sees.
Naples and its region are undeniably appealing, with a huge variety of things to see and do,
but the city certainly comes with baggage. Plenty of Italians have never been here, and swear
that they never will. Internationally, too, its reputation is traditionally not strong, and has
perhaps only worsened as its longtime struggles against organized crime have been broadcast
far and wide through popular books, movies and television series. You may feel the same,
and quite honestly it’s easy to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum, the islands and the Amalf
Coast and barely set foot in the city itself. But to do that would be to miss somewhere
special, a destination that just two centuries ago was one of the largest cities in Europe and a
must-visit for any self-respecting Grand Tourist. With Italian Unifcation its power waned,
and its fortunes over the twentieth century mirrored those of the wider Italian south, marred
by poverty, corruption and stuttering economic growth. Tese days, however, it’s on the
upswing, and, truth be told, just as accessible for travellers as – and no more dangerous than
– anywhere else in Italy. Naples also provides a vibrant and fascinating base for seeing many
of the nearby attractions, with an integrated transport network around the Bay of Naples
that makes it a perfect half of a two-centre holiday. Spend time here before heading of for
the more bucolic delights nearby – you won’t regret getting to know one of Europe’s great
undiscovered tourist destinations.
ABOVE AMALFICalore
Sabato
Castel Morrone
Benevento
San Martino Apice
NAPLES, POMPEII AND THE AMALFI COAST Casertavecchia
San Giorgio
San Leucio del Sannio
del Sannio
Grazzanise Caserta Sant’Agata
Sannita
0 10 Cancello ed Arnone
RA9
dei Goti Montesarchio
A16
Santa Maria Capua Vetere
kilometres San Nazzaro
SS7
SS7q
Airola SS7
Chianche
Maddaloni
SS7
Torrioni
Castel Volturno
Calore
Marcianise
Villa Literno
Casal di Principe
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Cervinara
A1 Arienzo
Pietrastornina Montemiletto
Pratola Serra
E45
SS7b
Summonte
Cicciano
A30 A16
Lago di
Roccarainola
Aversa Grottolella
Patria Caivano
SS7b Sirignano
Acerra
Marigliano
Cimitile
SS87
Manocalzati
Marina di Lago Patria Qualiano
Mugnano del Cardinale
E842
Afragola
A16 Mercogliano
Nola
Atripalda
Pomigliano d’Arco
SS7
SS7q
Marzano di Nola Avellino
Capodichino A16
Marano
Licola Mare
Airport
RA2
Domicella
Aiello del Sabato
Ottaviano
Forino
Cuma
A56
Palma Campana
Sant’
Anastasia
Pozzuoli
Serino
Lago del Fusaro San Giuseppe Vesuviano
Naples
Mt Vesuvius
Baia
Torregáveta
(1281 m)
Sarno
E841
Boscoreale
Solofra
Herculaneum
A30
Monte di Prócida
Bacoli Mercato San Severino
Trecase
Ercolano
A3
Miseno
Giffoni Sei Casali
Pompeii
Lacco Ameno
Casamícciola Torre del Greco Angri Pagani
Pompei
A2
Procida
SS18 Giffoni Valle Piana
Forío Nocera Inferiore
Ischia Torre Annunziata
Bay of Naples
Oplontis Castiglione
Baronissi
Lettere
Ischia dei Cenovesi
Sant’Antonio Abate
Montecorvino
Serrara
Rovella
Castellammare di Stabia Stabiae
Barano San Mango
A3
Cava de’Tirreni
Fontana
Monte Faito A2
Scala
Vico Equense (1131 m)
Salerno
Ravello
Pimonte
Vietri sul Mare
SS145 Monte San Michele
Maiori SS18
Sorrento (1444 m)
SS366
Meta
SS163
Amalfi Pontecagnano
E45
Minori
Sant’Agnello
Positano Cetara
Atrani
Erchie
Massa Lubrense Bellizzi
Conca dei Marini Battipaglia
Praiano
Sant’Agata sui due Golfi
Marina del Cantone
Termini
Capri
Gulf of Salerno
Nerano
Capri
SS18
Anacapri
Trapani & Tunis Palermo & Catania Cagliari Agropoli Paestum (10km)
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Where to go
Te diversity of attractions in Naples and its region means that – time permitting – you
can pack a lot into your holiday. With just a weekend to spare, Naples makes a great
city-break option, giving you the right amount of time to cover the main sights and
wander the atmospheric ancient centre;