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Naples

Naples is Italy's third largest city, beautiful scenery of the city, is one of the Mediterranean's most famous scenic spots. Naples Vesuvius is located southeast of the city, altitude 1281 m. It is active volcanoes, erupted many times in history, the most famous of which was the massive eruption in 79 AD, hot pyroclastic flows destroyed Pompeii was extremely busy. Naples is the most beautiful place of Santa Lucia scenic coast, where the scenery is very beautiful sunrise, across the Bay of Naples, overlooking the Mount Vesuvius. Naples for its rich history, culture, art and cuisine is known, Naples historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Also pizza origin, which was originally the poor food, but in the reign of Ferdinand IV becomes known: "Margarita" is to visit the city's Margaret of Savoy queen named. Traditionally wood burning oven in the production, use of materials subject to strict control, you must use the "00" of wheat flour, yeast, natural water, peeled tomatoes or fresh cherry tomatoes, sea salt and extra virgin olive oil production and percent. Naples culture music is wide-ranging impact of an important component, including the invention of the romantic guitar and the mandolin, as well as opera and Neapolitan folk significant contribution.

Naples has produced a variety of well-known food and wine long history; at various times have been Greece, Spain and France rulers culture. Naples cuisine in the 18th century to form their own unique style of composition in terms of taste particularly rich, but so that ordinary civilians can consume.

Naples also has some famous desserts, including colorful gelato (Italian handmade ice cream), similar to ice cream but with more fruit ingredients. Pastries include "tiramisu", "Rum baba" and "pastiera". Another seasonal dessert is eaten at Christmas "struffoli", has a honey taste. Lemon liqueur (limoncello) a popular dessert wine also came from Naples.