By Grace Covelli
If someone were to describe Naples, Italy, they might say it's a city full of life, music (opera, classical and jazz), history, churches, museums,
beaches, festivals and great-tasting pizza. All of this sits between a sleeping Mount Vesuvius and a crystal-blue Mediterranean Sea. If you're thinking about visiting Naples, you can travel through this city via bus, tram, train, ferry or scooter.
Location
Naples is Campania's capital and is a city that's situated along the southwestern coast of Italy.
Temperature
The temperature in Naples averages between 38 and 54 degrees F in the winter and between 64 and 85 degrees F in the summer.
Museums
In Naples, you will find the Archaeological Museum, the Filangieri Museum, the Napolitan National Gallery and the San Martin National Museum, all exhibiting paintings and artifacts.
Architecture
Castles from the 12th and 13th centuries can be seen in Naples.
Religion
The Catholic religion is worshiped in Naples, and there are more than 100 churches in Naples.
Sports
Naples' favorite sport is football, or soccer to Americans.
About the Author:
Based in New York, Grace Covelli has been writing since 1996. Her work has appeared on various websites, many of them health-related. Covelli completed a course in writing for children and teenagers and received a diploma for natural health consulting with highest honors. She also studied reflexology, Reiki and esthetics. One of her hobbies is sewing.
