The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast (Travel Guide) (Rough Guides)

Discover these exciting destinations with the most incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan to soak up the atmosphere in Naples' Centro Storico, gaze out at the views from Ravello or kick back in seaside Sorrento, The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast will show you the ideal places to sleep, eat, drink, shop and visit along the way. - Independent, trusted reviews written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight, to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit every budget. - Full-colour maps throughout - navigate the backstreets of Naples' Quartieri Spagnoli or grasp the layout of historic Herculaneum without needing to get online. - Stunning images - a rich collection of inspiring colour photography. - Things not to miss - Rough Guides' rundown of the Napoli, Pompeii and Amalfi Coast region's best sights and experiences. - Itineraries - carefully planned routes to help you organize your trip. - Detailed regional coverage - whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations, this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way. Areas covered include: Naples; the Campi Flegrei; Herculaneum; Mount Vesuvius; Oplontis; Pompeii; Sorrento; Capri; Ischia; Procida; Caserta; the Capuas; Benevento; the Amalfi Coast. Attractions include: Paestum; Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte; Cumae; Ravello; Pompeii; Cappella Sansevero; Sorrento; Herculaneum;Museo Archeologico Nazionale; Villa San Michele; the Solfatara; Amalfi; Vesuvius; La Mortella. - Basics - essential pre-departure practical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, food and drink, the media, festivals, culture and etiquette, health and more. - Background information - a Contexts chapter devoted to history, books, film and a handy language section and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Naples, Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. "The Rough Guide to Naples and the Amalfi Coast" is the second edition of this best-selling guide. Now in full colour, the book covers both the city of Naples and the surrounding region in equal detail. It includes a detailed account of the city itself, with in-depth reviews of all the sights, the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife, as well as all the colour maps you need to get around. It also covers the must-see sights of Vesuvius, Pompeii and Herculaneum, including all the practical information you need to see them independently, and it tours the islands of the Bay of Naples, and the resorts of the stunning Amalfi Coast. Throughout it devotes attention to the very best things to see while candidly reviewing the region's accommodation and restaurants. Make the most of this dynamic city and beautiful coastal region with "The Rough Guide to Naples and the Amalfi Coast." Contents 3 5 INTRODUCTION 4 6 Where to go 6 8 When to go 8 10 Author picks 9 11 Things not to miss 10 12 Itineraries 16 18 BASICS 18 20 Getting there 19 21 Arrival 21 23 Getting around 22 24 Accommodation 25 27 Food and drink 27 29 The media 30 32 Festivals 31 33 Travel essentials 32 34 THE GUIDE 38 41 1 Naples 38 41 2 The Campi Flegrei 98 101 3 Pompeii and south of Naples 112 115 4 Sorrento and its peninsula 132 135 5 The islands 150 153 6 North of Naples 190 193 7 The Amalfi Coast 208 211 CONTEXTS 240 242 History 241 243 Books 249 251 Film and TV 251 253 Italian 253 255 Glossary 259 261 SMALL PRINT & INDEX 260 262