In 1860, Garibaldi conquered Naples, removing it from Bourbon rule and unifying it with the Kingdom of Italy under King Vittorio (Victor) Emmanuele. Despite being a Quaker, and so against violence, John Greenleaf Whittier admired men of action like Garibaldi who fought for the cause of freedom (as he saw it).
Ischia and Capri are beautiful islands lyong just off the coast and have been upscale tourist destinations since antiquity.
Posillipo is now a residential part of Naples on the waterfront. In Ancient Roman times it was a resort of the rich and famous. Roman ruins, including those of the phenomenally extravagant villa of Vedius Pollo, can still be seen.
Camaldoli is a hermitage on a hill overlooking Naples from the north. It was built in the 16th century. The hermitage is still active, but is sometimes open for visitors.
Castel Saint Elmo is a massive fort which dominates Naples. It was built by Robert of Anjou in the 14th century. It now contains the Bruno Malajoli Museum of Art History.