Located in southern Italy, Naples is an extraordinary locale that dates to one of the earliest centuries B.C. You’ll see nearby Mount Vesuvius in the distance, the volcano that laid waste to the Roman town Pompeii — which is a historical treasure worth visiting. If you go, carve out an entire day.

There are many landmarks to see in Naples, such as the Royal Palace, the seaside fortress Castel dell’Ovo, and Castel Nuovo, a 13th-century castle. Tour the frescoes in the amazing basilicas Duomo di San Gennaro and Complesso Museale di Santa Chiara and marvel at the architecture of Gallery Umberto I.

In Naples, art is everywhere. Visit the Museo Cappella Sansevero, Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte, and Museo Diocesano Napoli for amazing paintings and sculptures.