In the annual CNN ranking "Where to travel 2022: the best destinations to visit in 2022" there is an unexpected Italian destination. Among the best cities in the world to visit is Naples, the capital of Campania which is in fact the only place in Italy to be included in this year's list.
Naples, which came in twelfth place on CNN's ranking, is included in part for "the legendary kindness of the people", but also for "pizza", for "being the land of Sofia Loren" as well as for "its squares, craft shops and hidden corners".
But why visit Naples now in 2022? Quite simply because areas previously considered unsuitable for tourists are now seen in a different light. The Rione Sanità, once looked down upon, is now the 'place to be'. Local artists such as Paolo La Motta are exhibiting their works in the Royal Palace of Capodimonte together with artists such as Louise Bourgeois and Anish Kapoor.
And much more is on the way. In 2022, new archaeological sites are expected to open, shedding new light on the Greek and Roman Neapolis (as Naples was called in antiquity). In nearby Pompeii, new excavations have been opened and a new service, the Pomepeii ArteBus, serves to reach the little-known surroundings. Not to mention that the nearby island of Procida will serve as the Italian Capital of Culture for 2022.
For all these reasons, CCN concludes that "this is Naples' year." So, if Naples' beautiful streets, wealth of history, fascinating archaeological sites, and stunning natural landscapes appeals to you, then maybe you fancy a trip to the city. If that's the case, you should take a look at holiday rentals available in Naples on Rentalia. Who knows, maybe you'll fall in love with the city's charm, and the "legendary kindness of the people" and want to move. Then you can check out properties for sale in Naples on idealista.
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As for the rest of the list: here are thebest places to visit in 2022, according to CNN. In first place are the two islands of Antigua and Barbuda, followed by the Bissagos Islands, off the coast of Guinea-Bissau, named a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Following them up is Cape Breton, in Nova Scotia, along the east coast of Canada coming in third, while fourth place went to Chile, and fifth place to Colombo, the largest city in Sri Lanka.
Continuing the CNN ranking, we find the city of Dijon, in France, Disko Bay, in Greenland and Gabo National Parks. The last two spots in the top ten are Petra, Jordan, and Lahti in Finland.
Outside the top ten are Munga-Thirri-Simpson National Park in Australia, Naples of course, Ollantaytambo in Peru, the Orkney Islands in Scotland, Oslo, and Palau and Penang in Malaysia. Then South Africa, Tulsa in Oklahoma, St Eustatius and Valencia.
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