Presepio
by Jeannkelly
This is one of the most reknowned Napolitan traditions, the presepio (or the manger) where even icons like Maradona and Al Bano are part of the entourage of the manger of the child Jesus.
The presepio is also known for its craftmanship which is incomparable. Each of the figurines are hand crafted artistically where the artisits hands are able to mould certain facial expressions that seem to be very intricate. The smaller the figure is, the more difficult it is to craft, however, the presepio is 100% hand crafted and its origin is always attributed to the craftmen of Naples.
Funiculars
by yooperprof
Recently there was a discussion on the Misc Forum about favorite words. Although it's not my #1 favorite ("onamatapoeia" is), "funicular" is certainly on my top ten list. I like riding funiculars, too.
Naples is a city built into steep hillsides, and so it's appropriate that funiculars are an important part of the urban transit system here. The Neapolitan funiculars burrow underground, unlike the famous funicular in Pittsburgh PA which gives you splendid views of the "Golden Triangle." The "Funicolare Centrale" has its base station immediately opposite the Galleria Umberto I. There's an intermediate stop on the Corso Vittorio Emanuele, with the final stop being atop Vomero Hill.
Cloisters of Santa Chiara
by SallyM
Santa Chiara is a fourteenth century convent. The church was heavily bombed in the 2nd World War. The most interesting part is however the cloister (separate entrance round the corner) which was decorated with majolica tiles in the 18th century.
When we visited, a range of interesting metal sculptures were also being exhibited in the cloister, which added a rather surreal element.
Admission to the cloister also includes a small museum about the history of the church and the restoration.
Capri
by anne_h
OK, it's touristy and expensive...but it is absolutely lovely. Go for a day-trip or two, taking a hydrofoil or, if you're prone to seasickness, a ferry. The blue sky, azure sea, the cliffs, the trees swaying in the wind...ahh, paradise. Go up to Tiberius' villa and check out where the perverted old emperor indulged in his sexual exploits, chucking his playthings off the cliff when he got tired of them. Have a lemon granita in Piazza Umberto in Capri town. Have some mussels (there are a few restaurants that are not outrageously priced). Take the ferry back and watch the sunset over this isola bella.
Roman Crypt in Cuma
by egicom05
In the archaeological area of Cuma (see other tips about the place: Sibilla Cave, Temple of Jupiter, Temple of Apollo). It’s a work of military expansion. Set up under the emperor August to assure a more rapid access to the Portus Julius from the harbor of Cuma.
Discovered in 1925 and recognized as a gallery of urbanistic interest being used as a connection among the port and the central zone (Foro) of the city.
[Egicom05 - by Amaltea]
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Baroque arch, Gothic window
Fontana del Belvedere, Royal palace
Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore (Naples, It)
Castel Sant'Elmo (Naples, Italy)
