As befits the birthplace of pizza, Naples is home to some famous pizzerias, among them the historic - and iconic - L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, founded by Salvatore Condurro in 1870 and still run by the Condurro family. The choice is simple – pizza Marinara with tomato, oregano and garlic or pizza Margherita, with tomato, basil and garlic, the pizza reputedly created in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy when she visited Naples in 1889.
Via San Gregorio Armeno. Christmas Alley as it is known, it is the undisputed world capital of the Nativity and home to the artisans and merchants who specialize in the art and the craft of the Neapolitan Presepe. From the religious to secular, the sacred to the profane, the presepe is a snapshot of Neapolitan life past and present. A centuries-old tradition elevated to new heights by Neapolitan artists of the Baroque period, it continues to evolve as successive generations of artists put their own stamp on this time-honored craft.
The Real Teatro di San Carlo (Royal Theatre of Saint Charles), its original name under the Bourbon monarchy but known today as simply the Teatro di San Carlo, is an opera house in Naples. It is located adjacent to the central Piazza del Plebiscito, and connected to the Royal Palace.