Naples is the thirdlargest city of Italy, after Rome and Milan.

Founded by Greeks in the first millennium BC, Naples is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban areas in the world.

Naples served as the capital of region under various rulers — until the unification of Italy in 1861.

Naples' historic city centre is the largest in Europe and has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Naples National Archaeological Museum is famous for its many antiques unearthed at Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as some artefacts from the Greek and Renaissance periods.

Sansevero Chapel Museum has Naples' most famous masterpiece, the Veiled Christ, for the remarkable tissuelike quality of the marble.

Neapolitan cuisine is noted for its association with pizza, which originated in the city.