English · Proverb Attested

see Naples and die

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

One can die at peace after having seen Naples, Italy, nothing else on Earth surpassing its beauty.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có thể yên tâm ra đi sau khi đã chứng kiến vẻ đẹp của Naples, Ý, không có gì trên thế giới này sánh được

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I won't say another word about the beauties of the city and its situation, which have been described and praised so often. As they say here, "Vedi Napoli e poi muori!" "See Naples and die!"

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Topics: Life & death

Common questions

What does “see Naples and die” mean?

One can die at peace after having seen Naples, Italy, nothing else on Earth surpassing its beauty.

Is “see Naples and die” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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