12 things to do in Naples — an Italian city on the rise

"Every part of the city is lived in, which means that whether you’re tucking into a steaming plate of clams in the Quartieri Spagnoli or taking a cooling dip in Pozzuoli, you’ll always be surrounded by locals."

Naples, the Campanian capital

There was a time when Naples was somewhere you flew into — and left as quickly as possible — to get to the altogether more well-heeled resort towns of Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, and Salerno, which are all within easy striking distance.

Today, though, the Campanian capital rivals the likes of Milan, Florence, and Rome as a city break destination, with Jamie Oliver and Stanley Tucci among the high-profile visitors giving it rave reviews.