Naples is in the region of Campania in Southern Italy, about 2 hours south of Rome, and situated on the northern edge of one of the most beautiful bays in Italy. Its close proximity to many interesting sites, such as Pompeii and the Bay of Naples, makes it a good base for exploring the area. Naples is a lively and vibrant city, full of wonderful historical and artistic treasures and narrow, winding streets with small shops. Pizza is one of Italy’s most famous foods and is taken very seriously in Naples, the town of its creation. There are a lot of great pizza places featuring the famous wood-burning oven. Top attractions in Naples include the National Archaeological Museum, Duomo, Spaccanapoli district, shopping, the harbor, castles, and other museums. Naples has an airport, Aeroporto Capodichino, with flights to other parts of Italy and to Europe. Ferries and hydrofoils run from Naple's Molo Beverello to the islands of Capri, Ischia, Procida, and Sardinia.