Campania places to visit and attractions
Below you can explore some of the most popular highlights and places of interest in the Campania region. See also our Campania travel guide.
Amalfi
Amalfi is one of the principal scenic villages in the heart of the Amalfi Coast See guideAmalfi coast
The Amalfi Coast has one of the most lovely coasts in Europe See guide
Atrani
Atrani is a pretty village next to Amalfi in the heart of the Amalfi coast See guide
Benevento
The Roman theatre and Trajan's Arch are the principal sights in the ancient Roman town near Naples See guide
Capri
Capri is a spectacular island in the Bay of Naples with beautiful cliffs and coastal scenery See guide
Capua
In Capua you can visit the Museum of the Palazzo Antignano with its many ancient artefacts as well as the local cathedral See guide Advertisement
Caserta
At Caserta it is the vast Royal Palace and its extensive parks and gardens that attracts the crowds See guide
Cuma
Cuma is the ancient town that was the original source of Naples See guide
Elea
Elea is an ancient 2600 year old city, now an archaeological site See guide
Herculaneum
Herculaneum near Naples was a town buried by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD See guide
Ischia
Ischia is a lovely scenic island in the Bay of Naples See guide
Mount Vesuvius
Mount Vesuvius is the volcano responsible for the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum in 79 AD. See guide
Naples
A large and busy city, Naples also has many important historic monuments See guide
Paestum
In Paestum you can see three of the most impressive temples of Ancient Italy See guide
Policastro Bussentino
At Policastro Bussentino you can explore the historic old town, castle and cathedral See guide Advertisement
Pompeii
Pompeii was a bustling Ancient Roman trade town, completely submerged when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD See guide
Positano
Positano is a very scenic (and very steep!) village at the west of the Amalfi coast See guide
Praiano
Praiano is a beautiful little town on the Amalfi coast next to its more famous neighbour Positano. See guide
Procida
The small island of Procida, in the Gulf of Naples, has some pretty marinas and spectacular sea views to enjoy See guide
Ravello
Ravello is best known for its villas and gardens with stunning coastal views See guide
Roccagloriosa
Roccagloriosa is a small medieval town with very ancient origins See guide
Salerno
Salerno is a busy town with a cathedral near the Amalfi coast in southern Campania See guide
Santa Maria Capua Vetere
At Policastro Bussentino you can see the large amphitheatre and a frescoed 2nd century temple of the Mithraeum cult See guide
Sorrento
Sorrento is a popular resort and base for exploring the Amalfi coast See guide
