Naples is at the centre of the homonymous bay (bay of Naples), which is located between the volcano Vesuvius and the other volcanic area known as the Flegrei Fields, then surrounded by a wonderful scenery. It has an artistic and architectural heritage that has enabled it to become a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Naples was founded around during the eighth century from greek colonists, but throughout the course of history and many suffered long domination by foreigners, and also because of its obtained a leading position both in Italy and in Europe. During the seventh century, and after the Roman domination, also managed to become a small autonomous duchy without any link with the Byzantine Empire that then reigned; after starting from the thirteenth century became the capital of the great Italian state who at that time included in circulati