Campania Local History

This region was colonized by the Greeks in 750BC and centred around Naples. It gradually spread out to the coast

After the legalization of the Christian religion in 350AD, the area underwent many changes, with many churches and monastries being built, between 763 and 1139

The region was a cultural centre and an important trade centre with the East

Ruled over by the Spanish, French, Austrians and at a later stage, under the Kingdom of Savoy, the region at last fell under the Italian republic in the 1940's. Agriculture is one of the most important sources of production and it is one of the largest producers in Italy of most vegetables and fruit.

Campania Attractions

Top Attractions

Campania Parks & Gardens

The Botanical Gardens - Founded by order of Joseph Bonaparte in 1807, it is today one of the most important botanical gardens in Italy, both for its size and abdundance and quality of species. The collection of plants, from all over the world are displayed in a reproduction of the plants habitat, making the gardens one of the most advanced in Europe. Visitors can stroll through the gardens and view the plants in pots, outdoors and in greenhouses.

The Astroni Park - Situated in the crater of an extinct volcano, which is a beautiful specimen of the elliptical crater and is covered with holm-oaks, chestnuts, oaks, elms and poplars, while the luxuriant vegetation makes a walk through the park, both pleasant and interesting.

Campania Restaurants and Bars

Campania Restaurants

Bersagliera - Borgo Marinari 10-11, Naples. Enjoy traditional Italian dishes of pizza, pasta and the best of Italian wines, where prices start from about 80 000 lire.

Calamaro - Viale - Campi Flegrei 30/9, Naples. The best of Italian tradition in cuisine and drink from this traditional Italian restaurant in a relaxed and casual atmosphere, where prices start from 50 000 lire.

Sacrestia - Via Orazio 116, Naples. All credit cards are accepted at this traditional Italian restaurant, with its two star Michelin rating. Prices start from about 120 000 lire.