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Naples

The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
Located in the Valley of the Dead, Naples ancient necropolis and modern day Rione Sanità district is a 30,000 square meter cavern burrowed into the tufo of Capodimonte Hill. Named for the abundance of fresh water springs in the area, some estimates say the Fontanelle Cemetery once held some 8 million human bones. The skeletal remains of those too poor to afford a proper burial place and the untold number of souls claimed by disease.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.
The Fontanelle cemetery in Naples is a charnel house, an ossuary, located in a cave in the tuff hillside in the Materdei section of the city. It is associated with an important chapter in the folklore of the city.

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Port of Naples

Explore the waterfront in Naples with a trip to Port of Naples. Take in the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Port of Naples
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Molo Beverello Port

Explore the waterfront in Naples with a trip to Molo Beverello Port. Take in the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Molo Beverello Port
Via Toledo, Naples, Italy

Via Toledo

You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Via Toledo, a favourite shopping spot in Naples. Discover the area's fascinating museums or seek out its local tours.

Via Toledo
Herculaneum

Herculaneum

Herculaneum is just one of the places to see in Ercolano, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's archaeological sites or seek out its local tours.

Herculaneum
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Piazza del Plebiscito

You can learn about the history of Naples with a stop at Piazza del Plebiscito. Take in the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Piazza del Plebiscito
Aerial view of Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, formerly Stadio San Paolo, in the Fuorigrotta suburb. It's used for football matches and is the home stadium of S.S.C. Napoli. It overlooks Tecchio square

Diego Armando Maradona Stadium

One of the largest soccer stadiums in Italy is an exhilarating place to spend the evening watching a match with masses of local fans cheering on the home team.

Diego Armando Maradona Stadium

Things to do

Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide

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Herculaneum: Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
Naples: San Gaudioso Catacombs Guided Tour

Naples: San Gaudioso Catacombs Guided Tour

฿487
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Naples: San Gaudioso Catacombs Guided Tour
Pompeii: Tour with Archaeologist Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry

Pompeii: Tour with Archaeologist Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry

฿1,875
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86% of travellers recommend
Pompeii: Tour with Archaeologist Guide & Skip-the-Line Entry
Herculaneum Archaeological Park smart Audio Tour

Herculaneum Archaeological Park smart Audio Tour

฿150
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100% of travellers recommend
Herculaneum Archaeological Park smart Audio Tour
Naples from Above: Castel Sant’Elmo Ticket & Audio Guide

Naples from Above: Castel Sant’Elmo Ticket & Audio Guide

฿506
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Naples from Above: Castel Sant’Elmo Ticket & Audio Guide
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Campania: Artecard 3 - 7 Day or Gold/Lite 365 City Pass

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Top hotels in Materdei

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

Royal Continental Hotel Naples

4 out of 5
Via Partenope 38-44 Naples NA
The price is ฿5,546 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
฿5,546
฿6,505 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Naples. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,380 reviews)
Great Hotel

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Royal Continental Hotel Naples
Grand Hotel Aminta

Grand Hotel Aminta

4 out of 5
Via Nastro Verde, 23 Sorrento NA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Sorrento Beach and Piazza Tasso are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Nice hotel with nice free shuttle service to the city centre every hour

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

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Grand Hotel Aminta
Starhotels Terminus

Starhotels Terminus

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 91 Naples NA
The price is ฿5,112 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿5,112
฿6,027 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Good location. Excellent breakfast

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Starhotels Terminus
Majestic Palace Hotel

Majestic Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Corso Marion Crawford 40 Sant'Agnello NA
The price is ฿4,526 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
฿4,526
฿5,273 total
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sant'Agnello. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
Majestic Palace Hotel
UNA Hotels Napoli

UNA Hotels Napoli

4 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi, 9/10 Naples NA
The price is ฿4,845 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
฿4,845
฿5,733 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Room was clean, probably was clean. Staff was super nice and friendly. Went March 3rd property still had no AC

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

UNA Hotels Napoli
B&B Hotel Napoli

B&B Hotel Napoli

3 out of 5
Piazza Garibaldi 32 Naples NA
The price is ฿2,189 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
฿2,189
฿2,739 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Naples. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Dirty and noisy. Barely slept.

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Materdei

Napoli - Panoramica della navata della Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli alle Croci

Rione Sanità

While you're in Rione Sanità, take in top sights like Palazzo dello Spagnuolo or Piazza Cavour, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Piazza Cavour Station or Museo Station.

Rione Sanità
Cappella di San Gennaro, Catedral de Nápoles

Decumani

While you're in Decumani, take in top sights like Via San Gregorio Armeno and jump on the metro at Dante Station to see more of the city.

Decumani
Beautiful view of a vibrant and very busy city with Mount Vesuvius in the background

Montecalvario

If you're spending some time in Montecalvario, Via Toledo and Pignasecca Market are top sights worth seeing.

Montecalvario
Naples from above with Mount Vesuvius in the background. Taken from flight over airport.

San Carlo all'Arena

While you're in San Carlo all'Arena, take in top sights like Royal Palace of Capodimonte and jump on the metro at Colli Aminei Station to see more of the city.

San Carlo all'Arena
Fantastic view from this hotel.

Quartieri Spagnoli

Waterfront views and coffee shops are highlights of Quartieri Spagnoli. Make a stop by Via Toledo or Via Roma while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Toledo Station to get around town.

Quartieri Spagnoli
Pontificia Reale Basilica di San Giacomo degli Spagnoli featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Historical Center

4/5(451 area reviews)

Port of Naples and Via Toledo are top sights in Historical Center, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Toledo Station or Municipio Station to see more sights in the area.

Historical Center

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