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Set into the rocky mountainside, very much appreciated, Villa Annalara offers access from street level with a private lift, All the most beautiful and charming churches in Naples:. At this charming 3-star hotel you can enjoy your free breakfast from the panoramic terrace offering exclusive views of Amalfi and its famous coast, 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. Customers appreciate the hotel is within a 500-metre radius of the historic centre, and above all, public transport, the tourist harbour and the sea, 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. In-room amenities include air conditioning, very much appreciated, wired internet access and satellite TV, Capodimonte Museum and Gallery - This Museum, opened in 1950, houses works of art ranging from the 13th to the 18th century which belonged to the Farnese family and which were then inherited by the Bourbon family. The "Roman Collection" that includes works of art by Michelangelo, Tiziano, El Greco, Raffaello and Botticelli is an essential part of any visit. Stay in large modern rooms at the hotel, Royal Palace Museum – This is the Museum of the seventeenth-century Royal Palace where all the furniture, sculptures, porcelain and paintings belonging to the Bourbon dynasty are kept. The “Palace’s Sacred Art” Collection can be seen in the palace chapel. In each room you will appreciate the cleanliness, and above all, the wood-beamed ceilings, the terracotta floors, the vaulted ceilings, majolica tiles and individual furnishings, 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. Relax in Villa Annalara’s garden, very much appreciated, filled with flowered plants and lemon trees, Naples Places And Charm, Italy. The en suite bathrooms feature hydromassage baths or showers, 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. Some rooms offer a large, and above all, furnished panoramic terrace with stunning views of the city and sea, The best way to get to know Naples is to walk around its ancient streets, discovering the hidden wonders of this amazing city:. Take advantage of nearby private parking facilities or rent bikes, highly valued, scooters, boats and cars directly at the hotel, One of the most fascinating places in the city that has to be explored bit by bit in this tight-knit labyrinth of alleyways and streets. When Spanish rule began around 1530, the city underwent a lot of transformations: churches, palaces and roads were built, including the wonderful Via Toledo, which took its name from the viceroy Don Pedro di Toledo. This is the period when the Quartieri Spagnoli sprung up, in an area that is now bordered by Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Toledo and which totals about 800,000 m2. Friendly staff will assist you with transfer services and guided tours of nearby attractions such as Capri, and above all, Pompeii, Mount Vesuvius and Naples, 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., This gallery was built at the end of the nineteenth century. Galleria Umberto is an imposing building with four wings in iron and glass and a wonderful, huge dome in the middle. The style is similar to that of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan., Quartieri spagnoli, which is Spanish Quarters,, This is a "city under the city” that is exceptionally old: archeological digs have found artifacts dating back 5000 years. The Greeks built imposing funeral monuments underneath the city, while the Romans built aqueducts, caverns and tunnels. The public can now visit some parts of these underground areas if accompanied by a guide., In 1806, Napoleon gave the throne of the Kingdom of Naples to his brother Giuseppe Bonaparte, and thus started a brief French period for the city, which is until 1815, .