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Naples and Pompeii

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The Metropolitan City of Naples is a historical area in South Italy that is famous for the UNESCO-listed city centre, ancient ruins of Pompeii, and nearby Mount Vesuvius. April and May is the best time to visit Naples, and not only due to the comfortable weather and wisteria blooming. Maggio dei Monumenti is the festival of arts and culture that features theatre performances, exhibitions, and multimedia installations. May is also time for the annual donkey race Palio del Casale and the Wine&Thecity wine festival. September is another good time to visit Napoli to indulge in delicious food at Napoli Pizza Village Festival and beautiful Festa di Piedigrotta with colourful floats in Mergellina. Summer's scorching heat and tourist crowds might discourage you from visiting Naples from June to August. In winter, temps and tourist numbers drop.

14 things to do in Naples and Pompeii

Festa della Castagna in Scala

mid- to late October • Event

The celebration of the perfect autumn snack—chestnut

Festa delle Lucerne

August 4–6, 2022 • Event

Every four years in the borough of Casamale that stands close to Vesuvio there is a beautiful medieval ritual of dialogue between death and life

Wisteria

April–May • Nature

Beautiful purple and violet flowers adorn the streets and landscapes of Naples and Amalfi coast

Napoli Teatro Festival

September 21–mid-December, 2024 • Event

Almost a month of extraordinary performances across the city

Festa di Piedigrotta

September 7–28, 2024 • Event

The folk tunes and floats in Mergellina

Napoli Pizza Village Festival

June 14–23, 2024 • Event

The festival of the most known Italian dish

Festa dei Gigli in Nola

June 22 | June 30, 2024 • Event

The event to celebrate the home-coming of Bishop Paolino in 431

Riti Settennali

August 19–25, 2024 • Event

A little medieval town of Guardia Sanframondi situated about 60 km from Naples, hosts the mystical medieval event every seven years

Palio del Casale

May 20–21, 2023 • Event

Traditional donkey races that started first to win over the most beautiful girl's heart

Naples Wine&Thecity

May 20–25, 2024 • Event

A celebration of wine and the urban life of Naples

Maggio dei Monumenti Napoli

May • Event

Many palaces and private exhibitions become open for public once a year

Artichokes

March–May • Food

The Campania region is widely known for its produce of best artichoke in the world

Giffoni Film Festival

July 19–28, 2024 • Event

A film festival dedicated to kids and teenagers

New Year's Eve

December 31–January 1 • Event

Fireworks and entertainment at Naples' waterfront

Last updated: Jun 3, 2024

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