It’s next to one of Italy’s most famous sites, but few visit this side

Pompeii may steal the limelight, but the looming, roiling Mount Vesuvius is the true star of Naples, and few even realise you can climb it.

• by Kurt Johnson

The brilliance of language lessons in Italy’s most misunderstood city

Studying Italian in Naples is about more than mastering grammar and vocabulary. It’s a rare chance to peek inside the city’s soul.

• by Justine Costigan

Botania Relais and Spa, Ischia, Italy: Island resort turns its back on the sea, with sublime results

This adults-only resort off the coast of Naples is an oasis of sustainable luxury.

• by Louise Southerden

Naples, Italy: One of Italy's greatest cities has sprung back to life

"Napoli is like a lasagne. It's full of layers and every time we dig down, we find another slice,"

• by Steve McKenna

Naples, Italy travel guide and things to do: Nine must-do highlights

Italy's third largest metropolis is an exhilarating city.

• by Steve McKenna

Why Naples is one of the most passionate and likeable of all Italian cities

You just need to peel back the layers to find Naples' authentic and likeable sides.

• by Michael Gebicki

Best pizza in Naples: Why the locals aren't always right

It's one of the key rules of being a traveller: ask a local. But sometimes they're wrong.

• by Ben Groundwater

Naples, Italy travel guide and things to do: Embrace the chaos

Don't let the reputation of this Italian city rob you of a fabulous experience.

• by Lesley Holden

The world's best cities with the worst reputations

They're mad and bad, unclean and mean - or so the story goes. These are the cities with the worst reputation in the world.

Beautiful on the inside: Ugly cities you should visit

Ugly can be beautiful, you just need to look beneath the surface. Here are some great cities that aren't pretty.

• by Ben Groundwater