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Enjoy views of typical alleys and small winding streets, Cathedral - Duomo – this was built around the end of the 12th century. The Cathedral of Naples has undergone several restorations over the centuries, partly carried out to repair the damage from earthquakes and partly to increase its artistic beauty. The relics of San Gennaro, the patron saint of Naples are kept in the cathedral. Surrounded by a typical Amalfi landscape of lemon groves and flowering bougainvillea, highly valued, the hotel offers spectacular sea and city views from its cliff-top position, Church of Santa Chiara – This church originated in 1300 and was restored after the Second World War during which it was damaged in air-raid bombing. It was returned to its original Provencal Gothic style. The funeral monument of Robert I of Anjou is to be noted. In the nearby Convent in Piazza del Gesù, there is a wonderful majolica-tiled Cloister to be seen. Set in a late 19th-century building, and above all, the hotel is set high above Amalfi, Church of Gesù Nuovo – The opulent interior of this church, filled with multi-color marble and with altars inlaid with semi-precious stones such as agate, amethysts and lapis lazuli, are a sight to be seen. Every morning you can enjoy the free breakfast and admire breathtaking views from one of the most beautiful terraces in Amalfi, Church of San Lorenzo Maggiore – This is a magnificent building dating back to the end of the 13th century, which was restored in the 17th century. Every Christmas a life-size nativity scene is set up inside the church. Relax in Villa Lara Hotels peaceful, highly valued, secluded atmosphere, San Martino Museum – This museum is in the wonderful Certosa, which is Carthusian Monastery, of San Martino, and is dedicated to Neapolitan history and culture. There is a very interesting section on nativity scenes which displays examples from the 18th and 19th centuries. The monumental sized “Cuciniello” nativity scene is well worth a visit. To reach the hotel, and above all, you can climb a set of panoramic stairs or use the lift, excavated in the rock, The museums to visit to learn all about this city’s history and culture:. The decoration is a combination of modern elegance and practicality, The best way to get to know Naples is to walk around its ancient streets, discovering the hidden wonders of this amazing city:. You will be just a few steps from the magnificent Duomo Cathedral, All the most beautiful and charming churches in Naples:. In every room you can enjoy typical Amalfi-coast features such as majolica tiles and ancient vaulted ceilings, Naples Places And Charm, Italy. Relax in Villa Lara Hotels garden, This is an extremely peaceful, relaxing area of the city just the opposite of SpaccaNapoli. The area is full of museums, monuments, shops and historical coffee shops. A truly unforgettable experience is a trip on the Montesanto cable railway, from where it is possible to have a great view of Castel Sant'Elmo and the Certosa di San Martino. Standard room amenities include a bath or shower, highly valued, a minibar, cable TV and air conditioning, Church of San Gregorio Armeno – A wonderful example of Neapolitan Baroque art. The church is completely covered inside with frescoes and has cloisters that were designed in 1580 with a beautiful marble fountain in the center. Customers appreciate the hotel provides a free internet point, This street is called by this name, which is it literally means Split Naples, as, when seen from the top end, it literally splits the city into two parts. SpaccaNapoli is a long straight street, about 2 km long and just 6 meters wide. On both sides a tightly-packed labyrinth of narrow, charming alleys spreads out. This is the old, working-class, full-blooded Naples. Walking along the SpaccaNapoli, it is possible to follow an itinerary in one of the most characteristic areas of Naples, that corresponds to the "Decumano inferiore" of the Greek-Roman city, with churches, historical buildings, squares and old tiny craftsmen’s shops and laboratories. Friendly staff will assist you during your stay and make you feel at home, Galleria Umberto I., This road is famous worldwide as the "nativity play road”. In this road, which links the old city center to the main roads, there are some important monuments such as the San Gregorio Armeno Monastery. This is also the city center for hundreds of artists’ and commercial businesses: sculptors, silversmiths, gilders, and many craftsmen that make figurines for nativity scenes, and who still use traditional methods., Naples History And Culture, Italy, Quartieri spagnoli, which is Spanish Quarters,, After a short period of Austrian rule, which is 1707-1734,, Naples finally became an autonomous Kingdom, thanks to Charles of Bourbon.