Hidden Gems of Campania
Campania’s lesser-known sites range from the subterranean tuff tunnels of Naples Underground to the volcanic landscapes of the Phlegraean Fields. Discover the anatomical machines and Rococo sculptures of Sansevero Chapel, the Roman ruins of Elea-Velia, and the 18th-century Casina Vanvitelliana hunting lodge. Coastal highlights include the emerald waters of Conca dei Marini’s sea cave, the terraced gardens of Villa Rufolo in Ravello, and the medieval paper-making traditions at Amalfi’s Museo della Carta.
A Sansevero Chapel Museum
Baroque chapel and museum renowned for its remarkable sculptures, including the Veiled Christ, and its collection of anatomical machines. It combines religious art, intricate Rococo sculptures, and scientific exhibits within a historic setting.
B Villa Rufolo
Villa Rufolo is a villa within the historic center of Ravello, a town in the province of Salerno, southern Italy, which overlooks the…
C Naples Underground Geothermal Zone
Running beneath the Italian city of Naples and the surrounding area is an underground geothermal zone and several tunnels dug during the…
D The Fiord of Furore
A narrow coastal inlet on the Amalfi Coast featuring a small pebble beach and a 30-meter-high bridge. Historical fishermen's houses line the rocky cliffs, while the site famously hosts an annual international high-diving competition.
E Phlegraean Fields
The Phlegraean Fields is a large volcano situated to the west of Naples, Italy. It was declared a regional park in 2003.
La Mortella
La Mortella is a private garden in the island of Ischia, Italy. It was first opened to the public in 1991.
G Casina Vanvitelliana
This amazingly charming 18th century mansion stands at the end of a pier. It belonged to the Bourbons who went on fishing trips from here.
H Fontanelle Cemetery
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…
I Catacombs of San Gennaro
The Catacombs of San Gennaro are underground paleo-Christian burial and worship sites in Naples, Italy, carved out of tuff, a porous stone.
J Museo della Carta
Housed in a 13th-century paper mill in Amalfi, this museum demonstrates the traditional production of handmade paper. It features original water-powered machinery, wooden mallets, and stone vats used in the medieval manufacturing process.
K Grotta dello Smeraldo
The Grotta dello Smeraldo is a cave, partly inundated by the sea and located in Conca dei Marini, Italy, on the Amalfi Coast.
L New Jesus Church
Gesù Nuovo is the name of a church and a square in Naples, Italy. They are located just outside the western boundary of the historic center…
M Spiaggia di Crapolla
A secluded cove near Massa Lubrense accessible via a stone staircase of nearly 700 steps. The site contains the ruins of a Roman villa and the Chapel of San Pietro, built on the remains of an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo.
N Archaeological site of Elea-Velia
Velia was the Roman name of an ancient city on the coast of the Tyrrhenian Sea.
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