Naples and Lecce

Pompeii and Herculaneum, then the Amalfi Coast before heading to Lecce in Puglia

Cliffs and rock formations along a turquoise sea under a clear blue sky.
Naples
Ancient Roman fresco of a nude male figure walking left, with detailed muscular features, set against a dark background and framed with a gold border.
A historic city with stone buildings and narrow streets, with a tower in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A busy city street crowded with pedestrians and parked scooters. Multi-story colorful buildings line the street, with some people walking on the sidewalk and cars visible on the road. The sky is partly cloudy.
Four people are at a table in a restaurant with brick walls. Two women and two men are smiling and enjoying pizza. One woman with dark hair and glasses appears to be holding a pizza; the man in the foreground with glasses is taking a selfie. There ar
A narrow city street with wet cobblestone pavement, lined with cafes and shops, decorated with flags and banners, and filled with pedestrians.
A subway train stopped at a station platform, with an illustrated city map on the side of the train and a blue sign indicating 'Napoli' in the background. Passengers are visible inside the train.
A man and a woman sitting at a table in a restaurant with two pizzas, drinks, and water bottles. The woman has glasses, red hair, and a blue shirt. The man has glasses, a cap, and is smiling.
A subway train with graffiti on its side traveling through a station with concrete ceiling and passengers waiting on the platform.
Narrow alleyway with stone paving, graffiti-covered walls, overhead arch, and a small balcony in the distance.
Street scene with graffiti-covered building, graffiti-covered trash bins, and parked cars.
A narrow street with a person taking a photo of a red wall decorated with religious artwork and potted plants. A motorcycle is parked in front of the wall, and another small potted plant is on the ground to the left.
A man in a green jacket with cucumbers on his head working at a fruit stand, selling various fruits including oranges, lemons, and apples, on a cobblestone street.
A man with sunglasses and a white jacket on a black electric bike on a cobblestone street in a European city. Behind him, a woman and several pedestrians walk past, with graffiti on the walls and a small lion sculpture above. The scene appears to be
Two men sitting on the steps of a large, graffiti-covered door at a historic building. One man is using a smartphone, the other is smoking a cigarette.
A historic building with large arched windows, adorned with three bust sculptures above the entrance. In front, there are two statues of lions on pedestals, a set of stairs, graffiti on the lower part, and street signs indicating "Largo Nanni Loy" an
A close-up view of crumpled white paper behind a glass window, with a portion of a laminated sign and a dark-colored frame visible in the image.
A woman with dark hair and sunglasses, smiling and holding her knees, standing next to a mannequin dressed as a traditional person in a white costume with a black mask and hood, outside a souvenir shop on a cobblestone street.
A group of people walking on a city street with graffiti-covered walls in the background. The wall features a sign indicating a piazza called San Domenico Maggiore in the San Giuseppe neighborhood.
Street scene in an urban area with a crowd of people walking on cobblestone pavement. Tall buildings with graffiti, storefronts, and hanging laundry or decorations between the buildings. A woman in a black cap and denim jacket is in the foreground.
A woman is placing a flower in the hand of a bronze statue of a man dressed in a suit. The statue is inside a church or cathedral, surrounded by ornate marble and decorative elements.
Close-up of a decorative stone wall with geometric pyramid-shaped details and classical sculptures of figures and a shield.
A street scene with graffiti art of a woman's face on a green door, people walking and sitting at outdoor tables, and a man sitting with his face resting on his hand beside the graffiti.
Hilly coastal town with colorful buildings and terraced hillsides overlooking the sea, under partly cloudy sky.
A fluffy orange and white cat lying on the grass near a paved stone walkway, with leafy trees and historic buildings in the background.
A narrow alleyway in a hillside town with a staircase, a white building with a wooden door, and a view of hillside houses and greenery in the distance.
Old wooden double door with a semi-circular metal grille window above, framed by brick archway, with house number 21 on a small tiled plaque to the right.
A smiling man wearing glasses and a cap, and a woman with red glasses, both holding sandwiches wrapped in foil, sitting outdoors in a town square with buildings, trees, and a lamppost in the background.
A stone fountain with a carved lion-headed spout, water flowing into a small basin.
A gray cat lying in a flower pot filled with succulents on a concrete ledge outside near a building with yellow walls and small windows.
A concrete wall decorated with hanging plates, small framed pictures, and a small wooden cabinet. In front of the wall, there are flower pots with colorful flowers. Two scooters are parked at the curb in front of the scene.
Ancient mosaic artwork depicting two figures, one holding a staff, surrounded by intricate patterns, set in a weathered stone wall with visible cracks and mortar.
Ancient mosaic art featuring a human skull on top of a chariot wheel, surrounded by floral and animal motifs, framed in dark wood, with a golden number "109982" at the bottom.
Ancient stone ruins with sculptures and walls, and a person with a backpack on the right side of the image.
Ancient marble statue of Atlas holding the globe, located indoors among visitors, with paintings on the walls.
Ancient Roman archaeological site with partially reconstructed walls, mosaic flooring, and a vaulted frescoed wall at the back, with modern glass and metal structural supports.
Bronze statue of a man with a beard and long hair, standing with one arm raised and the other bent, on a rectangular base with an inscription. The statue is displayed outdoors on a tiled surface.
A damaged religious icon painting depicting two young figures with dark hair, one with a staff, framed in wood, numbered 9058.
Tourists walking along ancient ruins with stone pavement and brick walls, with mountains in the background under an overcast sky.
Ruins of an ancient stone structure with a small white marble sculpture in front, surrounded by red poppies and green grass, under a cloudy sky.
A mosaic in black and white featuring a coat of arms with two lions holding a shield, surrounded by an ornate border, with a person's feet visible at the top of the image.
A person with long dark hair and glasses, wearing a black top and a gray bag, standing near an old brick oven or kiln outdoors.
Ancient Roman bathhouse with a circular marble basin in the center, surrounded by stone walls and a mosaic floor with crack patterns, and an oculus window letting light into the space.
A smiling man and woman taking a selfie in front of ancient ruins with stone columns and a stone building with a window opening, under cloudy sky.
A smiling woman with long dark hair and red glasses standing on an ancient cobblestone street with stone ruins on either side and a mountain in the background.
A carved stone relief depicting a scene with multiple ancient figures, including a woman seated and others standing or engaging in various activities, mounted on a stone wall.
A mosaic artwork depicting three women in traditional clothing, engaged in a discussion or sharing a moment. The mosaic is framed with a marble border and is displayed on a wall.
Ancient stone street with ruins, modern buildings in the background, and a few visitors exploring the site.
A person standing in a museum looking at a large ancient stone sculpture of a human face with closed eyes.
Ancient wall painting depicting human figures with a red background, some sections damaged or cracked.
Ancient Roman fresco painting depicting two women in classical attire and a male figure, set within an ornate architectural interior.
View of a mosaic floor with a lion and mythical creature, seen from a person's perspective, with their shoes visible at the bottom of the image.
Ancient mosaic artwork depicting various fish, an octopus, and other sea creatures in a framed display.
Woman standing inside ancient underground structure with stone walls and vaulted ceiling, wearing a black cap, blue shirt, black pants, white sneakers, holding a phone, and wearing a backpack.
Statue of a muscular bearded man with a cloth draped over his left arm, standing on a stone pedestal in a museum, with visitors walking by.
A framed, ancient religious icon painting depicting a bearded man with a halo, possibly Jesus Christ, on a red background with a cracked and aged surface, numbered 9073 at the bottom, hanging on a white wall.
Ancient marble sculpture of a standing woman holding a decapitated head in her left hand, dressed in classical draped clothing, located in a museum setting.
Ancient mosaic artwork depicting three young men possibly musicians or dancers, illustrated with detailed clothing and hairstyles, framing a scene of cultural or social significance.
A marble sculpture of a reclining female figure with wings, lying on a base that resembles a fish, displayed on a wooden pedestal indoors near a window with blinds.
Museum gallery with various sculptures and busts, visitors observing and taking photos, marble tiled floor, and a bronze sculpture of a reclining figure in the foreground.
Fresco of a ancient mosaic showing a figure with a mask and lip, with the mosaic being broken and seen with cracks.
Ancient mosaic artwork depicting two figures, one with a bow and arrow and the other holding a bowl or vessel, surrounded by a Greek key border, displayed behind a metal frame.
A portrait of a young man with a receding chin and large nose, from Pompeii, Villa of Cicerone, 50-79 AD.
Ancient mosaic portrait of a woman with head covering, framed in stone.
Nighttime scene of a tree with snow or white branches illuminated by blue light in a European-style plaza with historic buildings in the background.

Lecce and Matera along with a ride on the southern coast.

A small, light green electric vehicle with a black roof parked on a cobblestone street beside an old stone wall and historic buildings in a European town.
A cityscape featuring densely packed old stone buildings with terracotta and flat roofs, some with small balconies and windows, under a partly cloudy sky with construction cranes in the background.
The photo shows an old stone building and historic ruins, a stone street, and a view into the distance with rolling hills and small buildings. The sky is partly cloudy with the sun shining through.
Close-up of a stone sculpture depicting a smiling human face with stylized hair, part of a larger architectural structure against a cloudy sky.
A person running and jumping in an arched stone tunnel with graffiti on the walls and a cobblestone floor.
A stone staircase with railings leads down a historic stone city with multiple rooftops, surrounded by rocky hills under a clear blue sky.
Low angle view of an ornate stone church or cathedral facade with sculptures and architectural details against a clear blue sky.
A panoramic view of a historic hillside cityscape with numerous old stone buildings, tiled rooftops, and a prominent cathedral tower against a partly cloudy sky.
A man and a woman in white bathrobes taking a mirror selfie in a room with stone walls and a bed.
A scenic view of an ancient hillside town with densely packed stone buildings and narrow streets, with some greenery at the top and scattered trees amid the buildings.
Two happy women posing for a photo in front of an ancient stone hillside city with structures built into the hillside, under a clear blue sky.
A man with gray hair and glasses and a woman with long brown hair and glasses are smiling and taking a selfie on a rooftop at sunset, with a city view in the background.
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Group of tourists at a hillside overlook, listening to a guide holding a photo, with ancient hillside buildings and a church steeple in the background during daytime.
A woman with curly brown hair wearing sunglasses, a black hat, a white long-sleeve shirt, a black skirt, white sneakers, and a blue lanyard stands outdoors on a stone-paved street with an ancient stone arch and building, under a clear blue sky.
A dense view of an old European city with many closely packed stone buildings and narrow winding streets, likely taken from a high vantage point.
Interior of a room with textured stone walls, a glowing circular mirror, a white table with bottles and glasses, a white chair, a mirror, and a bed with white bedding.
Close-up of a sculpture of a male torso, with detailed anatomical features and a cloth wrapped around the waist.
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A woman riding a bicycle along a dirt trail through a grassy field on a cloudy day.
A woman smiling, wearing glasses and a denim jacket, posing between two large, weathered stones on a rooftop at sunset with city buildings in the background.
A group of people at a rocky beach with clear turquoise water, some sitting on a paddleboard, others standing on the rocks with a blue sky in the background. One person in the foreground is smiling at the camera.
Person walking near rock formations along the ocean shoreline on a sunny day with a partly cloudy sky.
A woman with glasses and a denim jacket smiling and looking at a metal sculpture of a bearded man on a public street.
A man and woman smiling, holding plates of pasta salad in a dining area with a wooden table, wine glass, and fluffy drink. The woman wears glasses and a white top, the man wears glasses and a dark shirt, with sunlight coming through a window in the b
A woman with a bicycle standing on a cobblestone street in a European city with decorative street lights overhead, surrounded by old buildings with balconies and shutters.
A woman standing in shallow water at the beach, smiling, wearing sunglasses, a sleeveless black top, and black skirt, with rocks and the ocean in the background.
A woman with sunglasses smiling while swimming in clear, shallow water near a rocky coastal area with a pink building, lampposts, and other people in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A vast wheat field with golden wheat stalks under a blue sky with a few clouds, and trees in the background.
Close-up of a carved stone face relief on a textured stone wall, featuring intricate details and swirling decorative elements.
A field of red poppies with some yellow flowers in the foreground and a stone wall and trees in the background.
Cliffs and rock formations along a turquoise coastline under a clear blue sky.
A smiling man with glasses and a woman with sunglasses holding ice cream cones. They are outdoors with a view of the ocean, sky, and trees in the background.
Store window display featuring items such as mannequins dressed in casual clothing, a large butterfly artwork on the back wall, bicycles, plush toys, backpacks, and small tables, with a man walking past holding a smartphone.
A woman standing on a cobblestone street in front of an old stone building with windows and small balconies, under a cloudy sky, wearing a black jacket, beige pants, and white sneakers.
A woman standing in front of large wooden doors on an old stone building. The street is wet, and there are two people walking behind her, one holding an umbrella. The architecture has ornate detailing and balconies.
An aerial view of a large stone-paved outdoor area with scattered people walking and standing, casting shadows.
Interior of a historical building with numerous stone columns supporting a vaulted ceiling, illuminated with soft lighting, and patterned tile flooring; a woman in a dark suit and a man in a white shirt and dark jacket are walking inside.
Intricate stone carvings and sculptures on the facade of a historic building, featuring human figures, animals, and decorative elements, with a large arched window at the center.
A historic beige stone building with ornate architectural details, arched windows, and decorative moldings. The building is situated on a paved plaza with a few pedestrians walking nearby, against a backdrop of blue sky with some clouds and birds fly
Historical cathedral with ornate architecture, sculptures, and a rose window façade, crowds of people in front, bright sky with clouds.
A woman with glasses and curly dark hair, wearing a red top, sitting at a restaurant table, holding a fork and spoon, with bowls of pasta and glasses of water on the table.
An inner courtyard with a modern abstract statue of a human figure on a black pedestal, surrounded by potted trees and lanterns, with classical architecture details and a decorative stone wall in the background.
A person is using a hammer to work on a brick wall with beige-colored bricks and a window or door frame on the left side.
A historic stone archway with ornate carvings and a coat of arms at the top, situated in an urban area with people walking and a red car parked in the foreground.
A vineyard with rows of grapevines supported by wooden stakes, set against a backdrop of mountains under a cloudy sky.
A woman with glasses and long dark hair, wearing a black jacket and white shirt, standing in front of an arched stone window with decorative columns. Several potted plants are placed on the window ledge, and sunlight streams through the openings.
A group of three smiling people taking a selfie in front of ancient Roman ruins, with a partially preserved amphitheater and historic buildings behind them.