Naples-Napoli Italy
In the area surrounding Naples are the islands of Procida, Capri and Ischia, which are reached by hydrofoils and ferries. Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast are situated south of Naples. The Roman ruins of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae, which were destroyed in the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, are also nearby. Naples is also near the volcanic area known as the Campi Flegrei and the port towns of Pozzuoli and Baia, which were part of the vast Roman naval facility, Portus Julius.
Education in Naples city
There are many public and private institutions of higher education in Naples, as well as numerous institutes and research centres. Naples hosts what is thought to be the oldest state university in the world in the form of the University of Naples Federico II, which was founded by Frederick II during 1224.
Naples Football is by far the most popular sport in Naples, brought to the city by the English during the early 1900s, it is deeply embedded in local culture: it is played by everyone from the scugnizzi (street children of Naples) to professional level. The best-known club from the city is SSC Napoli who play at the Stadio San Paolo in Fuorigrotta.
In the area surrounding Naples are the islands of Procida, Capri and Ischia, which are reached by hydrofoils and ferries. Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast are situated south of Naples. The Roman ruins of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae, which were destroyed in the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD, are also nearby. Naples is also near the volcanic area known as the Campi Flegrei and the port towns of Pozzuoli and Baia, which were part of the vast Roman naval facility, Portus Julius.Education in Naples city
There are many public and private institutions of higher education in Naples, as well as numerous institutes and research centres. Naples hosts what is thought to be the oldest state university in the world in the form of the University of Naples Federico II, which was founded by Frederick II during 1224.
Naples Football is by far the most popular sport in Naples, brought to the city by the English during the early 1900s, it is deeply embedded in local culture: it is played by everyone from the scugnizzi (street children of Naples) to professional level. The best-known club from the city is SSC Napoli who play at the Stadio San Paolo in Fuorigrotta.
