1. NAPOLI Alicia Rooney Samantha Otoole

2. History of Napoli  Founded in 7 th century B.C. by a colony of Greeks from Cumae  Greek Neapolis= “new city”

3. History of Napoli  conquered by the Romans around 320 B.C.  until fall of Western Roman Empire 476 A.D.  governed by many nations (including France, Spain, Austria)  1861 became part of kingdom of Italy

4. Napoli  3 rd largest city in Italy  Capital of the Campagna region  4 th largest urban economy in Italy  one of the most important ports in Europe  has oldest State University in the world:  University of Naples Federico II  founded by Frederick II in 1224

5. Main Building of University of Naples Federico II Napoli with Mt Vesuvius

6. Culture  birthplace of pizza  Margherita pizza in honor of Queen Margherita  known for its theaters (among the oldest in Europe), museums, and castles  SCC Napoli- professional Italian football club founded 1926

7. What to See  National Archaeological Museum  Roman artifacts from Pompeii, Stabiae, Herculaneum (buried by eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.)

8. What to See  Duomo di Napoli  completed in early 14 th century  gothic style  dedicated to patron saint, San Gennaro  saint’s blood brought here twice a year to determine the fate of Napoli (good things happen if it liquifies)

9. What to see  Castel Nuovo  also called Maschio Angioino  medieval castle, begun in 1279  capital was moved from Palermo to Naples, Kind Charles I of Anjou ordered a new castle for the court  middle of historical center of city, site of many famous events  last restoration in 1823  sculptures and frescoes inside

10. Castel Nuovo

11. Travelling from Florence to Napoli  Frecciarossa/Fre cciargente Trains  high-speed  require reservations  less than 3 hours  prices start from about 50€ about $65

12. Travelling from Florence to Napoli  Intercity Trains  slower  reservations required  about 5 hour  from about 20 € about $26

13. Where to Stay  Many cheap hostel, hotel and bed and breakfast options  Hostel of the Sun: €55 for a double, €80 for a triple, €90 for a quadruple  Many middle range and expensive hotel options as well

14. Sources  www.trenitalia.com  www.italylogue.com/train  http://wikitravel.org/en/Naples  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naples http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naples  http://www.amalficoastdrivers.com/NAPLES.asp http://www.amalficoastdrivers.com/NAPLES.asp  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naples_National_Arc haeological_Museum  http://www.tours-italy.com/italy-about- naples_tourist_attractions.htm  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castel_Nuovo