FLICS 2027

Sede e città FLICS 2027 · Naples

Venue & host city

Napoli · Campania — Hotel Royal Continental, Lungomare

Join us in Naples at the Hotel Royal Continental on the waterfront—steps from Castel dell’Ovo and the historic centre. Historic streets, the gulf, and world-famous cuisine frame three days of scientific sessions and networking.

Conference venue

The conference takes place at the Hotel Royal Continental, a seafront property on Via Partenope in Naples. Session rooms and signage will be confirmed in the final program.

Conference venue

Hotel Royal Continental
Via Partenope 38/44
80121 Naples (NA)
Italy
Official hotel website

The hotel sits on the Lungomare, within walking distance of Santa Lucia, Borgo Marinari, and quick links toward Piazza del Plebiscito and the Centro Storico. Metro, bus, and taxi connections make it easy to explore the city after sessions.

Authors and attendees are encouraged to book at the venue where possible; other options nearby include Chiaia, Plebiscito, and the waterfront. Partner rates or room blocks will be announced when available.

Directions, transit, and nearby services in Google Maps. Open Maps
Meeting floors, room names, accessibility, and any partner shuttle details will be confirmed before the conference. For 14-16 June, 2027, allow extra time for Naples traffic and waterfront events, especially at peak hours.

Recommended places in Naples

From UNESCO-listed alleys to the bay and Costiera Amalfitana, Napoli rewards curious walkers, food lovers, and anyone who enjoys light, stone, and sea in one skyline.

Narrow streets and historic façades in Naples city centre
UNESCO Centre

Historic centre (Centro Storico)

Spaccanapoli · decumani · underground Naples

One of the largest protected historic cores in Europe: layered Greek and Roman streets, baroque churches, artisan workshops, and legendary pizzerias—all best explored on foot.

Tip: Wear comfortable shoes, keep valuables discreet, and visit churches in the morning; save appetite for pizza al centro storico.

Piazza del Plebiscito with the basilica and royal palace
Royal Naples

Piazza del Plebiscito

Basilica of San Francesco di Paola · Palazzo Reale

The city’s grand civic square, framed by a colonnaded church inspired by the Pantheon and the Bourbon Royal Palace—an easy landmark between the sea and the old town.

Tip: Combine with a coffee in Piazza Trieste e Trento or a stroll toward the waterfront; evenings often have open-air concerts in season.

Historic view toward Naples cathedral and Spaccanapoli area
Art & antiquity

National Archaeological Museum

Museo Archeologico Nazionale

World-class collections from Pompeii and Herculaneum—mosaics, frescoes, and the Farnese marbles—ideal for a half-day deep dive into Campania’s ancient world.

Tip: Buy timed tickets online in high season; the metro (Museo stop) drops you nearby.

Naples waterfront and Gulf view
Seafront

Lungomare & Castel dell’Ovo

Santa Lucia · Borgo Marinari

The castle on a small islet and the curving lungomare offer classic Vesuvius-and-bay views, fishing-boat harbours, and seafood restaurants steps from the city centre.

Tip: Sunset walks are memorable; pair with spaghetti alle vongole or a spritz overlooking the gulf.

Bay of Naples with Mount Vesuvius on the horizon
Panoramas

Vesuvius & viewpoints

From Posillipo to San Martino

Hill terraces, castles, and seaside balconies frame the volcano and the islands—whether you hike the crater (season and weather permitting) or simply enjoy the skyline from the city.

Tip: If you day-trip to Pompeii or Ercolano, start early and carry water; in Naples itself, the Certosa di San Martino has sweeping views.

Coastal road and cliffs along the Amalfi Coast
Day trip

Amalfi Coast & Sorrentine peninsula

Positano · Amalfi · Ravello (within reach)

Dramatic cliff roads, lemon groves, and pastel villages make a world-famous side trip; ferries from the Port of Naples can also reach Capri or Sorrento depending on season.

Tip: Weekend traffic is heavy—prefer weekday travel, public boats, or curated shuttle tours over driving if you are not used to narrow coastal roads.

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