children itineraries - a brief guide of Naples from mothers to mothers
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THE VILLA COMUNALE  

The Villa Comunale Garden is a long public garden that separates the Riviera di Chiaia from Via Caracciolo, the long promenade in front of the sea. There, you can enjoy some shadow and rest while admiring the panorama, after having strolled along the seaside. Its realization dates back to the 1780and its project was inspired…
 

THE AQUARIUM

Inside the Villa there is the Aquarium, the most ancient in Europe, the best way to discover the Mediterranean sea fauna. It was founded by the German naturalist Antonio Dohrn and its success was determined by the innovative system for pumping water directly from the sea into the cisterns where the captured exemplars were kept…
 

THE BOTANICAL GARDEN

You and your children can enjoy a relaxing walk in the Botanical Garden, a quiet  spot of verdant nature right in the chaotic centre of Naples. Located in via Foria, at the borders of the historical centre, it is one of the biggest in Italy for consistency of the collections and by extension.  It dates…
 

CARTHUSIAN MONASTERY OF ST MARTIN

 From the top of the Vomero hill, you can admire a magnificent view over the city, the gulf and the islands. A visit to the former Carthusian monastery will give you the opportunity to take a little rest from the mess of Naples city centre and enjoy some moments of peace in its gardens. Built…
 

Città della Scienza ( the Science Centre)

If you wish to offer your children an educational and, at the same time, amusing experience, you could take them to the Science Centre, an interactive scientific museum, where in the “Officina dei Piccoli” (the children workshop) they will learn a lot of things and will have fun. It is located in the outskirts of…
 

EDENLANDIA

Naples theme-parkIf you wish to entertain your children in a classic way, you could take them to Edenlandia, a theme park spread out over 50,000m2 in which adults and children can spend fun-filled, unforgettable days and evenings. Your children will find 13 games for prizes, 25 rides, 15 refreshment points, a bureau de change, telephones, toilets,…
 

MUSEUM OF COUNTRYSIDE CIVILIZATION "MICHELE RUSSO"

On the way to the Vesuvius, you could pay a visit to this Museum, located in Santa Maria del Pozzo. Your children will be interested in seeing directly how the daily life of countryside people  was until a few decades ago. They can  see the traditional arts and crafts come to life again: More than…
 

THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM OF PIETRARSA

All the children are fascinated by trains, so a visit to this museum will be very interesting for them.This museum is located in a vast area, between the railway and the sea, in Pietrarsa, near to Portici, a town in the big suburban area of Naples, and stands on the site of the old Bourbon…
 

CITYSIGHTSEEING DOUBLE DECK BUSES 

 If you are travelling with your children, you will certainly appreciate the opportunity to use an amusing and relaxing way to visit Naples: the citysightseeing red buses . Three itineraries are offered:Line A: it goes through the most representative places of art in the historical centre of Naples as the Archeological Museum, the Capodimonte Museum,…
 

SOUVENIRS FROM NAPLES

Strolling in the streets of Naples, you will be certainly attracted by the charms of the wares on show in the shop-windows or displayed on the stalls , generally at a rather convenient price.We would recommend you never  accept straight off the price the shopsellers will tell you, but to haggle about the price .…
 

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