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Napoli

Napoli. Alicia Rooney Samantha Otoole. History of Napoli. Founded in 7 th century B.C. by a colony of Greeks from Cumae Greek Neapolis = “new city”. History of Napoli. conquered by the Romans around 320 B.C. until fall of Western Roman Empire 476 A.D.

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Napoli

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  1. Napoli Alicia Rooney Samantha Otoole

  2. History of Napoli • Founded in 7th century B.C. by a colony of Greeks from Cumae • Greek Neapolis= “new city”

  3. History of Napoli • conquered by the Romans around 320 B.C. • until fall of Western Roman Empire 476 A.D. • governed by many nations (including France, Spain, Austria) • 1861 became part of kingdom of Italy

  4. Napoli • 3rd largest city in Italy • Capital of the Campagna region • 4th largest urban economy in Italy • one of the most important ports in Europe • has oldest State University in the world: • University of Naples Federico II • founded by Frederick II in 1224

  5. Napoli with Mt Vesuvius Main Building of University of Naples Federico II

  6. Culture • birthplace of pizza • Margherita pizza in honor of Queen Margherita • known for its theaters (among the oldest in Europe), museums, and castles • SCC Napoli- professional Italian football club founded 1926

  7. What to See • National Archaeological Museum • Roman artifacts from Pompeii, Stabiae, Herculaneum (buried by eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D.)

  8. What to See • Duomodi Napoli • completed in early 14th century • gothic style • dedicated to patron saint, San Gennaro • saint’s blood brought here twice a year to determine the fate of Napoli (good things happen if it liquifies)

  9. What to see • Castel Nuovo • also called MaschioAngioino • medieval castle, begun in 1279 • capital was moved from Palermo to Naples, Kind Charles I of Anjou ordered a new castle for the court • middle of historical center of city, site of many famous events • last restoration in 1823 • sculptures and frescoes inside

  10. Castel Nuovo

  11. Travelling from Florence to Napoli • Frecciarossa/Frecciargente Trains • high-speed • require reservations • less than 3 hours • prices start from about 50€ • about $65

  12. Travelling from Florence to Napoli • Intercity Trains • slower • reservations required • about 5 hour • from about 20 € • about $26

  13. Where to Stay • Many cheap hostel, hotel and bed and breakfast options • Hostel of the Sun: €55 for a double, €80 for a triple, €90 for a quadruple • Many middle range and expensive hotel options as well

  14. Sources • www.trenitalia.com • www.italylogue.com/train • http://wikitravel.org/en/Naples • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naples • http://www.amalficoastdrivers.com/NAPLES.asp • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naples_National_Archaeological_Museum • http://www.tours-italy.com/italy-about-naples_tourist_attractions.htm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castel_Nuovo

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