Most beautiful places to visit in Campania
Campania is a great place for a holiday, perhaps because everyone can find something for themselves. From the history it offers everything you can even imagine. It is ready to show art and architecture from ancient amphitheaters, through the Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque churches and palaces to modern glass made passages.
To discover the natural wonders, you can visit a lot of parks and natural areas including the biggest attraction – Mount Vesuvius. If you have a strong stomach, expect lots of turns when you go by car, or you can take a beautiful boat cruise along the Amalfi coast. After all these trips are a guarantee of great relax on beautiful sandy beaches with many bars and restaurants. You should also visit such amazing places like Naples, Pozzuoli, Benevento, Pompeii, Sorrento and Paestum. Find accommodation and hotels in Campania: 
The Faraglioni, most famous rocks in Capri, Campania, Italy by Dennis Jarvis
Campania is a region extending around Naples and in addition to the beautiful mainland it also has famous islands of Ischia and Capri. Campania region is renowned for its beautiful nature, beautiful rugged coastline and crystal clear blue sea. Due to the very favourable weather Campania was densely inhabited from time immemorial, and therefore there are lots of well-preserved historical monuments.
The entire Campania region boasts a very valuable historical monuments – in the Paestum area the ruins of temples have been discovered which are the best preserved architectural monuments of Greek art on the Italian mainland. Holidays in Campania are ideal for those of you who are not satisfied with just doing nothing and lying on the beach, but also want to explore some of the historical places – there’s always something to discover.
Pompeii, Campania, Italy by Jeremy Thompson
It is a very fertile region, and its heart is composed of the volcano Vesuvius and a city of Naples, which is the capital of Campania. Gulf of Naples is one of the most visited places in Italy. This group of high valuable Italian sights also includes an Amalfi coast, where you can see the noblest lemons in the world. Or on the north side of the Sorrento Peninsula there are lots of orange trees that can be interesting for you, your eyes but also your tongues.
The mountainous Sorrento peninsula is a place where you can see one town beside another one, all with a rich history. From the town of Sorrento and the great port of Naples you can go to visit one of the most beautiful islands in the Tyrrhenian Sea – Capri. In ancient times it was a favourite place of residence of the emperors. Or you can visit the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, which were destroyed by volcanic pyroclastic flows in 79 A.D.
Paestum, Campania, Italy by Chiara Marra
The history of Campania is connected with the Etruscans and the Greeks, whose huge monuments have been preserved in Paestum. This region of the Bay of Naples is known for its temperament and the specific and easy joy of life. Naples is a fascinating metropolis that lives its chaotic presence, but which at the same time managed to keep the spirit of the Middle Ages, hidden in countless monuments.
Top places to visit in Campania
- Agropoli – the main gateway to the old cultural area
- Amalfi – an extremely popular town with beautiful natural surroundings
- Amalfi Coast – Take a trip to Amalfi Coast and become one of the luckiest people in the world
- Atrani – the smallest town in the Southern Italy but one of the most beautiful
- Avellino – town in the middle of great nature
- Capri island – what to see and where to go
- Ischia – Thermal island in the Tyrrhenian Sea
- Ischia town – attractive capital of Ischia island
- Monte Epomeo – The Green Heart of Ischia
- Naples – Sea Naples and die! Explore the city of five hundred towers
- Pompeii – City of Ashes
- Pompeii – 5 Things You Should Know About Pompeii If You’re Visiting
- Positano – the marvelous town on the Amalfi Coast
- Pozzuoli – a home place of famous actress Sophia Loren
- Sorrento – the world-famous coastal town and holiday resort
- Vesuvius National Park protects one of the world’s most dangerous volcanoes