Naples, the birthplace of pizza, is a city known for its vibrant street life, historical sites, and mouthwatering cuisine.
Visit the Naples National Archaeological Museum to see an impressive collection of Greco-Roman artifacts, including treasures from Pompeii and Herculaneum. Explore the historic Spaccanapoli district, a narrow street that cuts through the heart of the old town, and savor a classic Neapolitan pizza at a local pizzeria. Naples also serves as a gateway to the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Capri and Ischia.
Painting is an ancient medium and even with the introduction of photography, film and digital technology, it still has remained a persistent mode of expression. So many paintings have been limned over dozens of millennia that only a relatively small percentage of them could be construed as "timeless classics" that have become familiar to the public—and not coincidentally produced by some of the most famous artists of all time. We, of course, have our opinion of what makes the grade and we present them here in our list of the best paintings of all time.