The funerary chapel of the Di Sangro family was built in 1590, but took on its current appearance in 1749-66, thanks to the eccentric prince of Sansevero,...

The castle you see today is the result of 1,000 years of military occupation, beginning in Norman times. The Aragonese gave the fortress its present look in...

Called nuovo (new) to distinguish it from the older Castel dell'Ovo, this castle is better known locally as the Maschio Angioino (Angevin stronghold). It...

Chalet Ciro is one of the greats of the Neapolitan ice-cream scene, and locals travel all the way across town to eat here; expect a queue for pastries on...

A delightful discovery, this Liberty villa is a tranquil retreat in the heart of town, close to the social hub of Piazza Bellini. It was converted from an...

A seriously minimalist traditional pizzeria, Da Michele serves two types of pizza (margherita or marinara), beer, Coca-Cola and water. Service is friendly...

Naples' cathedral dates from the fourth century, when the basilica of Santa Restituta was founded. In the late 600s the cathedral of Santa Stefania was...

Fiorello is the fashionable meeting place du jour, facing the equally gay-friendly and very pretty Piazza Bellini. The gathering of the clan begins after...

Embellished with diamond-shaped stonework, the façade of this extraordinary church was part of a 15th-century palazzo, before being transformed into a...

A large selection of sweet and savoury food, tables outside, comfortable divans inside (a rarity), friendly service and daily newspapers make this bar a...

A little jewel of the belle époque, La Bersagliera is filled with sepia photos and has a fine view of the harbour. Attracting a sophisticated clientele, it...

Recharge your batteries at this cool, three-storey book and music shop. Magazines are on sale next to the basement café, near a small selection of English...

Exquisite, traditional silk ties, as worn by the great and good.

Along with what is arguably the best espresso in Naples, Mexico also sells a wide range of excellent, freshly roasted coffee in gorgeous '50s-style...