Naples district, Campania, Italy

Places to visit near Naples

Naples is a city in Naples district, Campania, Italy, home to about 959,470 people. Within 50 km by road there are 148 places to visit — 73 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 13 museums and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata Maggiore (1 km), Castel Capuano (1 km) and Sacro Monte Dei Poveri (1 km).

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Naples at a glance

Location
Naples district, Campania, Italy
Population
about 959,470
Coordinates
40.8522° N, 14.2681° E
Places within 50 km
148 (148 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Naples

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Naples: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Naples

73 forts & heritage within 100 km of Naples. The closest is Castel Capuano (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Naples

37 churches within 100 km of Naples. The closest is Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata Maggiore (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Naples

13 museums within 100 km of Naples. The closest is Pinacoteca del Monte della Misericordia (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Naples

7 beaches & coast within 100 km of Naples. The closest is Faro di Molo San Vincenzo (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Naples

6 parks within 100 km of Naples. The closest is Giardino di San Marcellino (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Naples

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Naples. The closest is Collina Dei Camaldoli (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Naples

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 6 km on the road.

  1. Start in Naples
  2. 1 km Castel Capuano · heritage site, Naples
  3. 1 km Sacro Monte Dei Poveri · church, Naples
  4. 1 km Palazzo Ricca · heritage site, Naples
  5. 1 km Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata Maggiore · church, Naples
  6. 1 km Basilica Santuario di Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore · church, Naples
  7. 1 km Back to Naples

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How to reach Naples

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    Within 15 km of Naples

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Naples by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage7373Castel Capuano (1 km)
    Churches3737Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata Maggiore (1 km)
    Museums1313Pinacoteca del Monte della Misericordia (1 km)
    Beaches & coast77Faro di Molo San Vincenzo (3 km)
    Parks66Giardino di San Marcellino (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints66Collina Dei Camaldoli (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44Area Marina Protetta Parco Sommerso di Gaiola (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11Isola Pennata (21 km)
    Temples11Temple of Jupiter (VII.8.1) (27 km)

    Naples: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Naples?

    Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata Maggiore (church, about 1 km), Castel Capuano (heritage site, about 1 km), Sacro Monte Dei Poveri (church, about 1 km), Palazzo Ricca (heritage site, about 1 km), Basilica Santuario di Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore (church, about 1 km), Pinacoteca del Monte della Misericordia (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Naples?

    148 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 37 churches, 13 museums, 7 beaches & coast, 6 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Naples?

    Castel Capuano, about 1 km by road; Palazzo Ricca (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Naples?

    Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata Maggiore, about 1 km by road; Sacro Monte Dei Poveri (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Naples?

    Pinacoteca del Monte della Misericordia, about 1 km by road; Museo Civico Gaetano Filangieri (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Naples?

    Start in Naples, visit Castel Capuano, then Sacro Monte Dei Poveri, then Palazzo Ricca, then Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata Maggiore, then Basilica Santuario di Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore, and drive back — about 6 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Naples?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Naples

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Naples’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.