Places worth the detour in Naples
406 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Naples, Italy, across 7 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (155). Best known: Mount Vesuvius. 374 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 406
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 346 are on the map and on the Italy pages.
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2.Phlegraean Fields
Nature & landscapes · Iconic
Volcanic region located in the Gulf of Pozzoles, west of Naples, Italy
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7.Museo di Capodimonte
Museums & culture · 18th century · Notable
Art museum and historic site in Naples, Italy
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10.Baia
Ruins & the uncanny · Notable
Human settlement in Bacoli, Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania, Italy
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17.Farnese Hercules
Built landmarks · 4th century BC · Notable
Ancient statue of Hercules in the National Archaeological Museum, Naples
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18.Certosa di San Martino
Sacred sites · 14th century · Notable
Former Carthusian monastery in Naples, Italy
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29.Palace of Capodimonte
Museums & culture · 18th century · Notable
Royal palace in Naples, Italy which is now used as a museum
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32.Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte
Museums & culture · 19th century · Notable
Research institute in Naples, Italy
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33.Basilica of St. Dominic
Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Naples, Italy
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41.Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Fun & leisure · 19th century · Hidden gem
Research institute in Naples, Italy
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42.Villa Poppaea
Ruins & the uncanny · 1st century BC · Hidden gem
Building in Torre Annunziata, Italy
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43.Church of San Ferdinando, Naples
Sacred sites · 17th century · Hidden gem
Church in Naples, Italy
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44.Santa Maria del Carmine
Sacred sites · 12th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Naples, Italy
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45.San Giacomo degli Spagnoli
Sacred sites · 16th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Naples, Italy
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47.Ospedale L'Albergo Reale dei Poveri
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Former public hospital/almshouse in Naples, southern Italy
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48.Conservatorio di San Pietro a Majella
Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem
Music high school
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52.Madre del Buon Consiglio
Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Naples, Italy
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57.Palazzo dello Spagnolo
Built landmarks · 18th century · Hidden gem
Palace in Naples, Campania, Italy
