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NAPLES Naples was the capital city of the Kingdom of Naples from1263 until 1816, then in union with Sicily it was the capital of the Kingdom of the two.

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3 Naples was the capital city of the Kingdom of Naples from1263 until 1816, then in union with Sicily it was the capital of the Kingdom of the two Sicilies until the Italian unification in 1861.

4 The city is synonymous with pizza, due to its dish popular all over the world.The famous Pizza Margherita was created for the Queen Margherite of Savoy during her visit in 1889 and took her name. A strong part of Neapolitan culture consists of music, including the invention of the romantic guitar and the mandolin as well as strong contributions to lyrics and traditional folk music.

5 There are popular characters and figures who symbolise Naples, including the patron saint of the city Januarius, Pulcinella and the Sirens from the wellknown Greek epic poem the Odissey.

6 This land was inhabited and loved by men since the ancient times: the Greeks were so fascinated by its beauty to imagine that in these seas lived the Sirens, whose enchanting voice was impossible to resist. Not even the Romans resisted the myth, perpetuating the fame of its beauty and endless natural resources.

7 Castel dell’Ovo

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9 After the eruption of 79 A.D.that buried the beautiful towns of Pompei and Ercolano,some others followed, up to the last one of 1944.

10 Now this is what has remained of the ancient city...

11 The Pompei villas were buried under the volcanic ashes and lava that have preserved them until now.

12 Amalfi Coast

13 The Amalfi Coast is one of the most beautiful places in Italy, famous for its naturalistic beauty and setting. Considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it takes its name from the city of Amalfi, the most important one, which dates back from the VI Century A.D.

14 Liceo Scientifico Statale L.B. Alberti

15 Leon Battista Alberti is one of the best scientific High Schools in Naples; it is located in via Pigna, in the area of Vomero, for which it represents an important reference point. For many years Leon Battista Alberti has meant efficiency, quality and cultural dynamism. The name of the school comes from an important renaissance architect called Leon Battista Alberti

16 We will bring you to this magic world


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