DK Travel : Naples & the Amalfi Coast : Editor's choice

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Santa Maria Capuavetere

The Appian Way, the first Roman highway, led south to Capua, the “biggest and richest city in Italy”, according to Livy in the 1st century BC.
Santa Maria del Faro, Posillipo

Dating back to the 1300s, this church was probably built over the remains of a Roman faro (lighthouse). It was restored in the 18th century.
Santuario di San Gennaro, Pozzuoli

This 16th-century church is said to mark the spot where Naples’ patron saint was decapitated, and the brown stain on a stone here is said to be his blood.
Science City, Posillipo

This hands-on science centre is designed to educate and entertain kids of all ages.
Secondo

Scamorza (grilled smoked mozzarella) is always included in this part of the menu, as are omelettes. Meat dishes include vitello (veal), polpette (meatballs), carne alla pizzaiola (with tomato and basil sauce), involtini (beef or ham rolls), agnello (lamb) or coniglio alla cacciatora (rabbit stew).
Soft Drinks

The usual range of choices is available, but an interesting Italian cola-type drink is Chinotto.
Solfatara, Pozzuoli

Located just above the town, another crater of a dormant volcano presents an otherworldly landscape. It was called the Forum Vulcani (Vulcan’s Forum) by the Romans, who also found its sulphurous spewings fascinating.
Spremute

Most bars are set up, in summer, to turn out freshly squeezed orange juice and a local version of lemonade.
War Memorial Mausoleo, Posillipo

This altar is dedicated to the lost lives of World War I. The astonishing structure shows caryatids gazing as if possessed by grief.
White Wine

The quality of Campania wines has risen steadily in recent years. Falanghina, Greco di Tufo and Lacryma Christi are reliable names.