Naples City Guide - Further Distractions

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Il Duomo (The Cathedral)
Naples's cathedral was built in the late 13th and early 14th century. It is dedicated to the city's patron, San Gennaro, whose blood is kept in two vials within the building and is said to liquefy at certain times of the year. Traces of an early Christian basilica can be seen within the cathedral. Its most famous attraction is the Chapel of the Treasure of St Januarius, with its impressive frescoes and altarpieces.

Via del Duomo 147
Tel: 081 449 097.

Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte
Built in 1738 by Charles of Bourbon, the palace of Capodimonte is the greatest of the Bourbon palaces in Naples, situated high above the city centre. Today it is a museum giving access to the palace's grand ballrooms and an impressive art collection that includes works from the 18th century up until the present day.

Via Miano 2
Tel: 081 749 9111.
Website: http://capodimonte.spmn.remuna.org

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