Naples

Italy's third-largest city is a coastal beauty with charm, and a repute of being a little rough around the edges. Elegant palaces, stately castles and ornate churches shape the city's architectural character, yet it is the local cuisine that defines Naples. The historic core has long been renown as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is here that some of the world's most revered archaeological and architectural jewels reside. Backed by mountain views and waterfront vistas, Naples is a veritable feast for the eyes. The city is driven by a deep-seated passion for fine food, and is replete with traditional eateries that serve some of the country's best pizza, pasta, coffee and seafood. Culinary traditions carried down from generation to generation are still honored here, alongside contemporary renditions that are no less appetizing. Revered for its local cuisine and artistic heritage, Naples is a city of alluring beauty.