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Best Attractions in Naples (2026)

The sights of Naples fall into a few clear clusters, which makes planning easier than the city's reputation suggests. The historic centre holds the densest concentration: the Duomo with its Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, the majolica cloister of Santa Chiara and the tiny Cappella Sansevero with its Veiled Christ. A short walk north, the National Archaeological Museum is essential, especially if you are going on to Pompeii or Herculaneum, as many of their finest mosaics and frescoes are here.

The royal quarter around Piazza del Plebiscito brings together the Royal Palace and Castel Nuovo, with Castel dell'Ovo a pleasant walk away along the waterfront. Up on the Vomero, Castel Sant'Elmo and the Certosa di San Martino share the best views in the city and are easily combined by funicular. Capodimonte, with its Titians, Caravaggio and large park, deserves a half day of its own. Many state museums close one day a week, often Tuesday or Wednesday, so check before you set out. Book Cappella Sansevero in advance, start early to avoid groups, and consider a Campania Artecard if you plan to visit several sites and use public transport.

10 places · Updated November 12, 2026

Our top 3 attractions in Naples

  1. National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) Archaeological museum, Centro StoricoOne of the world's great archaeological museums, holding the Farnese sculptures and the mosaics, frescoes and objects excavated at Pompeii and Herculaneum.
  2. Cappella Sansevero Chapel and sculpture museum, Centro StoricoSmall baroque chapel in the historic centre, famous for Giuseppe Sanmartino's marble Veiled Christ and the mysterious anatomical machines in its basement.
  3. Naples Cathedral (Duomo di San Gennaro) Cathedral, Centro StoricoGothic cathedral of Naples, home of the Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, the early Christian basilica of Santa Restituta and an ancient baptistery.