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transportation information you need to know when going to southern italy

train

tickets can be purchased at every train station in italy. the most commonly used ones are italo and trenitalia.

italo≈high-speed rail, with fixed seats; trenitalia has no fixed seats, with both fast and slow trains.

it is worth noting that after buying a ticket from the machine, a paper ticket will be issued. be sure to find a green machine to punch in before getting on the bus, otherwise you will be fined.

bus

flixbus is a popular bus in europe. it can be used not only in italy but also across countries. it takes longer than trains. the ticket price is lower than that of trains. you can choose to take it according to your personal needs.

how to buy tickets

you can check routes and fares on omio, and then buy them on the official website apps.

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day 1-2 naples

here, i ate the best pizza in italy.

naplesas the southernmost city in italy and the birthplace of pizza, it is not as old as rome, nor as prosperous as milan, but more busy and bustling.

most people know that naples is the birthplace of pizza. there are countless kinds of delicious food. almost all locals go to the ancient market to buy mozzarella cheese, fried food, tripe, candy and coffee or limoncello... remember to bring a 256g stomach.

in addition to the food, the history of naples is also worth taking the time to understand, and the various museums house important paintings from the renaissance to the baroque period.

in addition, a large number of important murals from the ancient city of pompeii are collected in the national archaeological museum of naples.

capodimonte museum

the museum consists of three floors and more than 150 rooms, housing works by the most important artists from the renaissance to the baroque period.

includes art by titian, parmigianino, mantegna and others, as well as the borja collection and the naples gallery.

the museum also houses famous works such as caravaggio's "the flagellation of christ". it also has a porcelain gallery that displays more than 3,000 pieces of exquisite capodimonte porcelain.

💰tickets: 10 euros, free for those under 18

⏰opening hours: 8:30-19:30, closed on wednesdays

national archaeological museum of naples

the museum is divided into four floors, with a total collection of more than 3 million items, and is particularly famous for its ancient greek and roman artifacts.

the most representative ones are the alexander mosaic and a large number of frescoes unearthed from the ancient city of pompeii. in addition, the museum holds special exhibitions from time to time.

💰tickets: 10 euros, free for those under 18

⏰opening hours: 9:00-19:30 every day

royal palace of naples

the palace has a unique architectural style, a blend of italian and spanish styles. there are many exquisite rooms inside the palace, such as the magnificent royal hall, gorgeous murals and exquisite furniture.

the palace library included the vannis collection, at least 2,000 papyri from herculaneum, and a 5th-century coptic bible.

💰ticket price: 4 euros

⏰opening hours: monday to friday, sunday 09:00-19:00

st. elmer's church

the interior of the church is richly decorated with many stunning murals and artworks. in addition, the church also houses some precious religious relics, such as the relics of st. elmer.

it was once a private chapel, and although the collection is only 28 pieces, they are all treasures. the sculpture of "christ the veil" in the museum is exquisite and detailed.

💰tickets: 8 euros, free for 9 years old and under

⏰opening hours: open all day

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day3-4 naples-pompeii-sorrento

from pompeii to sorrento, the aftereffects of leaving are simply too great

"nothing in the world can last forever" -pompeii。

as a mysterious ancient city that had been sleeping for thousands of years, it was not rediscovered by the world until the mid-18th century.

it is not only "one of the world's ten rare treasures in ancient tombs", but was also the second largest city after rome in ancient roman times.

sorrentofacing the bay of naples, you can also enjoy the view of mount vesuvius on the opposite bank and the romantic coastline.

it is a veritable "love town" with only about 16,000 residents, but an average of 500 weddings are held every year. almost every day, a wedding is held in this town.

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day 5 sorrento-capri island-sorrento

in capri, i saw the beautiful blue grotto

from ancient rome,capriit is a famous sanatorium. the roman emperor tiberius even built a holiday villa here. to this day, this holiday island still fascinates countless hollywood stars.

lemon trees can be seen everywhere on the island. it is recommended to rent a private boat to travel around the island. you can enjoy the sunset over the sea and secluded caves, and you can also go fishing.

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day6-7 amalfi town-positano

i can't imagine how cheerful it would be to live here.

amalfi townonce praised by the bbc as one of the must-visit destinations in this lifetime, many people may confuse it with the amalfi coast. in fact, it is famous for the beautiful scenery of the 13 small towns along the amalfi coast. for example, positano, sorrento, amalfi town, etc. are all beautiful towns near the coastline.

amalfi is a small town that can be visited in half a day. it is mainly characterized by ivory-colored buildings and tiled terracotta roofs. several narrow alleys wind through the city center and hillsides, connecting the sea and the mountains. any photo you take will be a magazine-like blockbuster.

amalfi cathedral

the town's landmark building, famous for its moorish columns and mosaic decorations, is dedicated to the patron saint saint andrew.

the cathedral has magnificent bronze doors, a crypt decorated with frescoes, and a beautiful paradisiacal cloister.

principality museum of compass and navigation

located in the ancient arsenal of amalfi, the museum mainly displays the thousand-year history of amalfi from roman times to the present day. the museum houses roman and medieval artifacts, ancient scrolls, manuscripts, ancient coins, navigation instruments and works of art.

positanoit is a charming town located on the amalfi coast, famous for its colorful houses, beautiful beaches and romantic sunsets.

the town has attracted many celebrities and artists, including picasso and elizabeth taylor, and was also the setting for the film under the tuscan sun.

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from the instagram camera position of the film, the boundless blue sea and the colorful houses on the cliff are in the same frame. this is also the place where frances first met marcelo. every press of the shutter is full of cinematic feeling.

great beach

you may not have heard of this place, but you have definitely seen its shadow.

this is known as the most beautiful beach in europe, and is the most common scenery on postcards and painters' paintings. located in the recess of the bay, it is surrounded by colorful houses and is very beautiful.

church of the assumption

the church features 13th-century byzantine art, ceramic domes, gilded ionic columns and carvings of winged angels on the arches...all of which speak of its unique religious beliefs and architectural history.

it is also a landmark building in the town. the exterior walls of the church are painted cream yellow, and many locals hold their weddings here.