Naples Italy information
The original nucleus of Naples, Italy can be found on the little island of
Megaride. Occupied today by Egg Castle (Castel dell' Ovo), it was first a settlement of the Aegean Greeks, then the
Rodi, followed by the Cumani, in the seventh and sixth centuries B.C. The
Cumani also occupied the Pizzofalcone heights and named the city Palaepolis (Old
City). Around the fifth century B.C., Neapolis (New City) arose in the
surrounding areas, exercising strong cultural influence based on its Greek roots. In
the following century it was occupied by the Romans, surrounded by walls and
characterized by blocks of streets formed in grids. Later it was occupied by the
Byzantines, then the Goths, and then became capital of an autonomous dukedom.
By Plane: Capodichino Airport. For Information: 081 / 789.61.11
By Train: Naples has three stations: Napoli Centrale, Mergellina, Campi Flegrei (Phlegrean Fields). All national rail traffic develops along the line Rome - Naples - Reggio Calabria, which allows direct connections with Intercity and Eurostar lines.
Public Transport: In the city center, besides buses, whose tickets can be purchased in tobacco
shops or bars, we can comfortably travel by metro (subway), thus solving any
problems related to the intense rush-hour traffic. The metro line connecting
the Central Railway 
Station to the Mergellina Station crosses the entire city.
By Taxi: Travelling by taxi can be a pleasant experience even if it isn't very
economical. The natural joviality and courtesy of Naples' taxi drivers engages
visitors. They are often the first tour guides to the city, telling traditional
Parthenopaean legends and stories throughout the voyage. Just one warning: to
avoid unpleasant situations, it's a good idea to use only authorized taxis. The
radiotaxi service has these numbers: Radiopartenope, tel. 5560202; Radionapoli,
tel. 5564444