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Things to see in Campania: historic places

In Campania the atlas lists 2,606 historic places: 1,013 archaeological sites, 601 historic villas and palaces and 454 museums and more.

The richest areas are the province of Napoli (1,425), the province of Salerno (452) and the province of Caserta (270).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Modern era (47% of dated places) and the Middle Ages (17% of dated places).

Of these, 95 list opening hours, 18 have free entry and 74 are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  • 1,060with photo
  • 1,270with description
  • 95with opening hours
  • 62free entry
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What to see in Campania: frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Campania?

Among the best-documented historic places in Campania are Sansevero Chapel (Naples), Castel Nuovo (Naples), Certosa di Padula (Padula), Villa Jovis (Capri) and Theatre of Saint Charles (Naples).

How many historic places are there in Campania?

The atlas lists 2,606 historic places in Campania: 1,013 archaeological sites, 601 historic villas and palaces, 454 museums, 259 castles, 110 abbeys and monasteries, 102 fortresses and towers, 41 historic theatres, 15 lighthouses and 11 historic villages.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Campania?

The places we list belong to: Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park with the Archeological Sites of Paestum and Velia, and the Certosa di Padula, Via Appia. Regina Viarum, National Archaeological Museum of Paestum, 18th-Century Royal Palace at Caserta with the Park, the Aqueduct of Vanvitelli, and the San Leucio Complex and Archaeological Areas of Pompei, Herculaneum and Torre Annunziata.

Which historic places in Campania can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) at Naples National Archaeological Museum (Naples), Castel Sant'Elmo (Naples), Roman amphitheatre of Santa Maria Capua Vetere (Santa Maria Capua Vetere), Museo di Capodimonte (Naples) and Royal Palace of Naples (Naples) and 57 more. Check the conditions on the official website.