The document provides information about Naples, Italy. Naples is the capital of the Campania region located in southern Italy. It has a population of around 960,000 people and was founded by the Greeks. Notable features of Naples include its historic center, the birthplace of pizza, and good weather along the Mediterranean coast even in the summer. The presentation includes photos of landmarks and neighborhoods in Naples.

1. CAMPANIA
nAPOLI
“Naples”
Presented By: Jade, Michelle,
and Misa

2. • The world’s first true pizzeria, Antica
Pizzeria Port’Alba, opened in Naples
in 1830

3. Nostra
Citta!
•Napoli is the capital of
Campania which is the
region it is located in
•population size 960,000
third most populated city
in Italy
•Area of city: 117.27 km2
(45.28 sq mi)
Michelle

4. Chi ha fondato la nostra
città?
“Who founded our city?”
• The city was founded by the Greeks and later enlarged by the Romans. Napoli
was originally named Parthenope after a Greek siren who washed ashore after
throwing herself into the sea after failing to seduce Odysseus with her song.
Michelle

5. Semplicimente
Bella
“ Simply Beautiful”
•The city is known for being the
birth place of pizza, and its cuisine
and wine.
•Naples generally enjoys very good
weather, typical of a city near the
Mediterranean, with 250 days of
glorious sunshine. Even at the height
of summer around August, the city
still maintains cool temperatures,
benefiting from the light winds
coming from the sea.
http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-
86479273/stock-photo-salerno-on-
Michelle amalfi-coast-south-of-naples-italy.html

6. Pensando Napoli? “Thinking Naples?”
• There are many piazzas in Napoli. To name a few…
Piazza Dante
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/51930067
Jade

7. • Trieste e Trento • Piazza Bellini
http://www.foto.portanapoli.com/piazz http://www.napoli.com/english/blog14.php
e.html
Jade

8. • Gesù Núovo • Porta Capuana
http://www.fotoeweb.it/sorrentina/Napoli%20Piazza%20e%20Chiesa%20
del%20Ges%C3%B9%20Nuovo.htm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/10083926@N04/270300
8001/sizes/m/in/photostream/
Jade

9. http://www.globeimages.net/img-san-domenico-maggiore,-napoli,italy-8624.htm
San Domenico Maggiore
Jade

10. •The style of the
church is a reminder
of the Pantheon in
Rome because of its
panoramic layout as
well as the dome
shaped building.
http://www.pictureninja.com/pages/italy/image-piazza-plebiscito.htm
Plebiscito
•It is one of the largest squares in Napoli. The location is
very close to the gulf.
•Ferdinand 1st continued construction on Plebiscito after
Napoleon was sent away.
Jade

11. http://foodloversodyssey.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/05/spaccanapoli-and-
napoli-historic-center-italy.html
Spaccanapoli
•This is a main street that is in the heart of the historic
center. It is a narrow and winding street that has many
pedestrians in it. This has been a consistent street that has
seen constant change and yet has kept it’s authenticity.
Jade

12. Jade

13. http://robertarood.wordpress.com/2009/05/23/national-
museum-of-archaeology-naples/
Naples National Archaeological Museum
•Go to the National Archeology Museum: mosaics,
temple of Isis, coins and metals from early Italy.
Jade

14. http://www.napolidavivere.it/2011/11/26/s
ottonapoli-tutti-i-percorsi-sotterranei-di-
napoli/
Napoli Sotterranea
“Naples Underground”
•Take the underground tour: walk the tunnels
under Napoli, also called “Napoli Sotteranea”. Here
is where you see storefronts as well as laundry
mats still intact from way back. Take a jacket
though because it’s cold. Jade

15. •Naples’ historic center is
the largest in the world
and is part of the UNESCO
World Heritage Sites list.
With 448 monumental and
historical churches.
http://www.zazzle.com/plaza_and_church_
of_san_francisco_di_paola_naples_postcard-
239964186325872525

16. Non è Convinto? “Not Convinced?”
• Naples is the largest city in South Italy and one of the most beautiful,
especially around the coastline.
http://elanet.inescporto.pt/eisco/
eisco-2008
Misa

17. Misa
http://www.incampania.com/en/benicu
lturali.cfm?Menu_ID=205&Sub_ID=210
&Info_ID=4110
rich in history and stunning architecture.

18. Pompeii . . Ercolano
http://www.psmag.com/science/csi-pompeii-19951/
http://www.amromacarservice.com/napoli-pompei-
vesuvius/?lang=en
Misa

19. Pizza . . Weather
http://weeitalianchick.blogspot.com/2007/06/i-dont-
care-what-weather-man-says-its.html
http://www.wanderfly.com/#!travel/italy/positano/antica-
pizzeria-e-ristorante-portalba
Misa

20. Misa

21. Work Cited
(In Order)
• http://www.goruidoso.com/Ruidoso_Italian_Restaurants.html
• http://www.shutterstock.com/pic-86479273/stock-photo-salerno-on-amalfi-coast-south-of-naples-italy.html
• http://www.panoramio.com/photo/51930067
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• http://www.zazzle.com/plaza_and_church_of_san_francisco_di_paola_naples_postcard-239964186325872525
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