There are many different answers to that question, and they all take a huge step towards offering you a sensational long weekend in the city. You may find that however long you are there it simply isn’t long enough to drink in all the sights and sounds there are to see and hear.

Naples sits in between two volcanic areas, one of which is the famous (or infamous) Vesuvius. In fact if you are staying in Naples for any length of time you should definitely take the time to go out to Pompeii and Herculaneum to see evidence of what happened when Vesuvius erupted back in 79 AD.

One thing you will notice about Naples is the history that seems to seep into your surroundings wherever you go. There are thousands of years of history here, and even though Naples has been through its share of upheavals over that time, it is amazing to see how much has remained intact.

Be sure you don’t miss the main centre of Naples – the historic centre – because this has been accorded the honour of being included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The city dates back as far as 470 BC so it is not surprising that the centre should be given this status. It is perhaps more surprising that so much of the history of the city has remained until the present day.

There are many locations worth seeing in Naples. The Piazza del Plebiscito is a huge square in the city – the biggest one it has – with a church that looks much like the Pantheon in Rome. It is a place to wander and take in your surroundings, much like the rest of Naples in fact. It seems that whatever corner you walk round you will see something else you did not expect. This is why Naples draws people in just as much as other cities including Rome and Florence. It is an excellent choice for a long weekend away, especially given its proximity to Pompeii and the volcano itself.

The big question is this – how long will it be before you take a trip there yourself?