Neapolitan tourism in the autumn

In recent years, Naples has been the real star of the tourism boom, making it one of the most desirable cities to visit! Does this happen only in the summer? Absolutely not. By now, the main Neapolitan streets are perennially traversed by a substantial flow of visitors. In the last three years, in fact, even in the fall there have been important figures for the tourism sector. But getting into specifics, what are the most important stops to visit?

First of all, before creating an itinerary, you need to figure out how many days you intend to stay in the city: only in this way – proceeding in order – will it be easier to make an intelligent selection of places to see – and experience – in the city.

For an ideal itinerary, the choice revolves around three focuses: places of art and culture, scenic beauty and, of course, food stops!

Art places to visit

In the vast array of places to visit in Naples, surely the historic center offers the widest choice of artistic and cultural destinations. These include: the Duomo, the Sansevero Chapel Museum, which, with its Veiled Christ, is a jewel of international artistic heritage.  And again, Naples Underground, which offers a memorable journey into the belly of the city, thanks to its 40-meter-deep underground passages that bear witness to more than 2,400 years of history.  Another mandatory stop-always in the heart of Naples-is San Gregorio Armeno (also known as the street of nativity scenes) and Spaccanapoli. While, continuing in the direction of the Naples waterfront, we find Piazza del Plebiscito, the San Carlo Theater and the Maschio Angioino (considered among the most important castles in the city).

Food Stages

In the Top 5 best-loved Neapolitan delicacies, we find pizza Margherita in first place. It has become a worldwide icon thanks to the simplicity of its ingredients (tomato, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil).  Next comes the authentic and traditional flavor of the Neapolitan sfogliatella. A symbol of Neapolitan pastry, it comes in two main variants: riccia, with its characteristic crispy pastry, and frolla, with a softer pastry. Both are filled with ricotta, semolina and flavorings such as cinnamon. Another iconic dessert is the baba: a soft, spongy yeast dough, usually soaked in rum. It is also often served with custard or fresh fruit. Returning to the savory, however, we find Parmigiana: one of the most beloved traditional dishes, with layers of fried eggplant, tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, all baked to a golden crust. And who has never heard of Ragù Napoletano? Different from other types of Italian ragu, Neapolitan ragù has a thick, rich sauce, prepared by slowly cooking meat and tomatoes for several hours. The result is a dish with a deep and intense flavor. And again, the quintessential white gold: Mozzarella di Bufala. Although it is a product not exclusive to Naples, Campania’s buffalo mozzarella is a true excellence of the area. Fresh, juicy, and with an unmistakable flavor, it is a versatile ingredient that enhances many dishes. These are just a few examples of the delicacies that make Neapolitan cuisine one of the most appreciated in Italy and around the world.