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Wikipedia: Naples is a city in Italy; it is the capital of the region of Campania and of the province of Naples. The city is known for its rich history, art, culture, architecture, music and gastronomy, playing an important role in the country's history and beyond throughout much of its existence, which began more than 2,800 years ago. Naples is located halfway between two volcanic areas, the volcano Mount Vesuvius and the Phlegraean Fields, sitting on the coast by the Gulf of Naples.
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![A Romantic painting showing the 1840 inauguration of the Naples [A Romantic painting showing the 1840 inauguration of the Naples]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Fergola_2C_Salvatore_The_Inauguration_of_the_Naples_Portici_Railway_2C_1840_s.jpg)
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![French troops and artillery entering Naples in 1495. [French troops and artillery entering Naples in 1495.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/French_troops_and_artillery_entering_Naples_1495_s.jpg)
![The Villa Pignatelli in Naples. [The Villa Pignatelli in Naples.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Villa_Pignatelli2_s.jpg)
![Throne room [Throne room]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Napoli_Palazzo_reale_sala_del_trono_1040734_s.jpg)
![A picture of Naples [A picture of Naples]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Via_Toledo1_s.jpg)
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![Spanish Quarters traffic. [Spanish Quarters traffic.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Spanish_Quarter_traffic_2_s.jpg)
![Nisida view from Parco Virgiliano. [Nisida view from Parco Virgiliano.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Veduta_dal_Parco_Virgiliano_2_s.jpg)
![The medieval Castel dell'Ovo. [The medieval Castel dell'Ovo.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Castelo_do_Ovo_2_s.jpg)
![Gothic War on Vesuvius. [Gothic War on Vesuvius.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Mons_Lactarius_2_s.jpg)
!["Pizza Margherita" Traditional Neapolitan pizza. ["Pizza Margherita" Traditional Neapolitan pizza.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Traditional_pizza_from_Napoli_2_s.jpg)
![Zeppole, popular pastries which are eaten in Naples during Saint Joseph's Day. [Zeppole, popular pastries which are eaten in Naples during Saint Joseph's Day.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Zeppole_2_s.jpg)
![A panoramic view of the Bay of Naples. [A panoramic view of the Bay of Naples.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Napoli_s.jpg)
![The University of Naples Federico II State Palace. [The University of Naples Federico II State Palace.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/FedericoII_s.jpg)
![The Bay of Naples from Sant'Elmo Castle. [The Bay of Naples from Sant'Elmo Castle.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Napoli_da_Castel_Sant_Elmo_2_s.jpg)
![Revolutionary Masaniello. [Revolutionary Masaniello.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Masaniello_s.jpg)
![Pandulf IV (right). [Pandulf IV (right).]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Kaiser_Heinrich_II_l_C3_A4_C3_9Ft_F_C3_BCrst_Pandulf_IV_von_Capua_gefangensetzen_s.jpg)
![A Baroque 17th century painting by Guido Reni, which is found in the city [A Baroque 17th century painting by Guido Reni, which is found in the city]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Guido_Reni_001_s.jpg)
![Pulcinella with a guitar. [Pulcinella with a guitar.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/PulcinellaGuitar_s.jpg)
![Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies. [Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies.]](http://images.ookaboo.com/photo/s/Ferdinand_IV_of_Naples_s.jpg)