Private Guide in Naples
Before every travel plan some questions need to be clarified in advance such as how to go, where to stay, where to visit, language problem. When the destination is Naples, your question will be responded as private guide in Naples. First, the main problem will be the language. Although English is a very common language, there might be a problem to speak Italian in Italy. Napoli English-speaking guide hire will offer you an easy and affordable solution about guidance and language.
Naples is a city located in Campania region of southern Italy. Naples, which is the third big city after Rome and Milano, is an important city not only economical point of view but also it is in the UNESCO’s World Heritage list with the branches of art in the city center such as history, architecture and music. It has been one of the important city-states after Roman Empire and it has been named as Naples Kingdom different than other city-republics. Architectural buildings such as churches, palaces, squares and castles in the city center remained from late medieval Romanesque, Baroque and Renaissance periods are dazzling. Private guide in Naples is a key to explore this city that smells of history and culture and it is the most reliable and affordable way to get to know Naples.
The event which has an important place in the history of art during Naples Kingdom is the establishment of the Neapolitan School of Painting. The foundation of this school has been laid by Caravaggio in 1606. This school has been a big step in the development of the art of painting in entire Italy and Europe. Real Accademia di Disegno “Royal Academy of Design” in 1752 and Posillipo art school founded in 19th century are the important tips for Naples is a city dominating the arts. Naples Kingdom which has hosted very successful examples in Baroque and Renaissance style in architecture, in a way, has been the beginning of the neoclassicism movement after the excavation and the discovery of famous Herculaneum and Pompeii cities, which were destroyed after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius, in 18th century. Private guide in Naples will give you the opportunity to learn the pioneering role of Naples in the arts in detail.
Naples is also famous city for the gastronomy. Pastry Pizza Neapolitan, which were consumed by the peasants and poor people as a traditional food, in time, has also been popular among high society. Finally, Queen Margherita loved that pizza very much and it has become world-famous as Pizza Margherita. Not only pizza but very famous Sfogliatelle dumplings sweet, for instance, is also unique to Naples. Varieties of spaghetti are also another famous dish unique to Naples. Although spaghetti is very common all over Italy, it is very different in Naples, prepared with especially shellfish and tomato. Since Naples is a coastal city, this is the main reason why shellfish is added many dishes including spaghetti. Naples cuisine is really very sophisticated. Impepata di cozze, purpetiello affogato, alici marine, baccalà alla napoletana, baccalà fritto are other examples of famous seafood dishes. You can learn the full meaning of those dishes through private guide in Naples, where they are best made and which one would be a perfect combination with the famous Neapolitan wine. Private guide in Naples will contribute you not only about language and historical sites but also about local cuisines, wines, restaurants and daily life of the local people. Naples has also made contributions to the world about making coffee. Cuccima is a traditional Naples coffee and it is the source of today’s Expresso coffee machine and Moka Pot Coffee Apparatus. Italians do not start the day without coffee and they usually drink a glass of wine or lemon liqueur i.e. limoncello which originated from Naples. Most probably, you will have an opportunity to taste those drinks with Naples English-speaking guide hire.
Naples is also of a historical significance about music as well as many other arts. It has an important role in the European music history. First conservatory was founded here in the 16th century. Then San Pietro a Majella music conservatory, founded in 1852, has been continuing its activities with success today. Italian opera, which was at the peak in Baroque period, San Carlo theatre, which is still active today, has been one of the prestigious opera halls since 1737. At the same time, many musical instruments were discovered in Naples or has taken the form used today. 6-string classical guitar in 1779 and mandolin developed by the Vinaccia family are some examples of those instruments.
Let’s make a short tour about the famous historical sites in Naples of which we have already mentioned in general. You can make a more detailed and economic tour with Naples English-speaking guide hire.
Piazza del Plebiscito Square, which might be deemed the center of Naples, is surrounded with historical buildings. Royal palace of Naples and church of San Francesco di Paola are among the important places you can visit.
There are very rich Roman and Greek artifacts collections in National Archaeological Museum of Naples. Most valuable statues, mosaics, jewelry and objects made of glass and silver are available in this museum. The most important of the artifacts obtained from the excavations of Pompeii city, which was destroyed by Mount Vesuvius, are exhibited here.
It is also possible to buy some items mainly handicrafts at Spacca naples street. Via San Gregorio Armeno street is famous for handicrafts workshops.
Santa Chiara Church including archeology museum famous for its tiles and frescoes should be visited.
Duomo Cathedral, remained from 13th century, and of which columns are said to brought from the Temple of Apollo, is one of the oldest churches in Naples. It was built at the same time with San Lorenzo Maggiore Church.
Castel Dell’Ovo is the oldest Naples castle in the harbor.
San Carlo Theatre. It is the most famous opera hall when it comes to opera in Italy.
Pompeii is an antique city very close to Naples. The tragic story of people and city ruins petrified by the ashes of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.C. is still preserved in good conditions. It is one of the indispensables of Naples visit of great priority.
There are also underground tours in caves and labyrinthiform corridors which was formed by the unique geological structure of the city. Those tours cover an area of up to 40 meter in depth and 80 kilometers in length.
A sightseeing tour in Naples is much more lovely with private guide in Naples.