Natural Areas

Vesuvio

Mount Vesuvius is a volcano in the Gulf of Naples. It is one of several volcanoes which form the Campanian volcanic arc. Vesuvius consists of a large cone partially encircled by the steep rim of a summit caldera caused by the collapse of an earlier and originally much higher structure. It is an active volcan and in the past it was protagonist of many catastrophic eruption such as in the famous Pompei ed Ercolano.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Castel Nuovo o Maschio Angioino

one of the most famous monuments of Naples, stronghold in the Middle Ages, the first Angevin power of the Aragonese and then, finally, with the Bourbon.

Theaters

Teatro San Carlo

Built in 1737 for the will of King Charles of Bourbon. Since its inception, in the RoyalTheatre concerts and operas were carried out by and with the composers, musiciansand famous artists. Donizetti, Rossini, Verdi, Abbado and Muti among others.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Reale

A magnificent residence from the 17th century built in honour of the King of Spain; it hosts a series of elegant rooms that still have wonderful 18th century decorations.

Museums

Museo di Palazzo Reale

The foundation of the Royal Palace dates back to 1600. In the museum you can admire:the National Library, the Farnese Collection, the Pompeian Room, the Nativity of the Bank of Naples, the Royal Town House, the journey of the Savoy and of the Bourbons. Do not miss it!

Castles, palaces and mansions

Castello dell' Ovo

The Castel dell'Ovo, is the oldest castle in the city of Naples and is one of the elements that stand out most in the famous panorama of the gulf. Its name comes from an ancient legend according to which the Latin poet Virgil hid in the dungeons of the building an egg that kept the entire fortress standing.

Churches and places of worship

Cappella Sansevero

The Sansevero Chapel in Naples is among the most important cult buildings. In the chapel there are numerous works of fine workmanship, such as anatomical machines etc. it is a very special place and is open to the public.

Museums

Museo Archeologico Nazionale

The Archaeological Museum, located in Palazzo Ludovico il Moro of Biagio Rossetti, presents the findings from the necropolis of Spina and documents the close relations between the Spineti, the Etruscan, and the Greeks.

Churches and places of worship

Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo

The church of Gesù Nuovo, also known as the church of the Greater Trinity, is located in the square of the same name, one of the most important in Naples, and is an unmissable destination for those visiting Naples. The church is one of the largest and best known in the city, characterized by the presence of a high marble spire, Obelisk of the Immaculate, which houses works of Baroque painting and sculpture, some of the most influential artists of the well-known Neapolitan school stand out. Inside you can admire ten seventeenth-century chapels and wonderful frescoed ceilings.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Reggia di Capodimonte

Museums

Museo di Capodimonte

A wonderful Art Gallery with a permanent exhibition of the Galleria Farnese on the main floor, the Royal Apartments, the Neapolitan Gallery on the second floor, the collection ofnineteenth-century and contemporary art at the third level. Worth visiting!

Churches and places of worship

Cattedrale di Napoli

The Cathedral, or Cathedral of Naples is dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, and is the seat of the archdiocese of Naples. It hosts the oldest baptistery in the West and three times a year it welcomes the rite of dissolving the blood of St. Gennaro.

Museums

Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro

The Treasure Museum of San Gennaro is located next to the Duomo and the Treasure Chapel in Naples. It is estimated that the value of the treasure of St. Gennaro is richer than that of the crown of England of Queen Elizabeth II and the Czars of Russia. The museum was inaugurated in 2003 thanks to a project funded by private companies, local institutions and European funds. The wonders exhibited in the Treasure Museum of San Gennaro demonstrate the extraordinary nature of the Neapolitan sculptors and silversmiths who were able to reconcile technical wisdom and creativity.

Museums

Scavi Archeologici del Duomo

An archaeological site underneath the cathedral that opens up to show the remains of a Greek -Roman and early Christian city. An itinerary to discover!

Churches and places of worship

Basilica di Santa Chiara

The Basilica of Santa Chiara is a complex famous for its Gothic cloister ceramic, rebuilt after Allied bombing in 1943.

Museums

Complesso Museale di Santa Chiara

Do not miss this museum complex in downtown Naples, which includes the Museum of the Archaeological Area, the Majolica Cloister and the Hall of the Nativity of the '700. A true encounter with history and art.

Walls, towers and gates

Porta Capuana

The Capuana Gate is one of the oldest gates of the city of Naples, sheltering the Capuano castle. The Gate was built in 1484, and was one of the important communication crossroads. The Gate is a part of the fortification work wanted by the Aragonese monarch, of which only the door has remained still preserved today.

Streets and Squares

Via Toledo

It’s a favourite street from Naples. Built by the homonymous king, who ordered the opening as the axis of expansion of the city.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo San Giacomo

Palazzo San Giacomo in Naples is located in the square in front of Maschio Angioino. The building is the seat of the municipal administration. The decorations of the building are all in neoclassical style, the facade has three entrances and the three floors of the structure have twelve windows. Inside, there are two niches that house the statues of Ruggiero the Norman and Frederick of Swabia.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Castel Sant'elmo

Castel Sant'Elmo is a medieval castle, located on the Vomero hill, in Naples. This building was the first castle by extension of the city. The castle has always been a very coveted possession. From the location of this beautiful castle you can the gulf and the streets that lead to the city. Today the castle is home to various temporary exhibitions, fairs and events.

Museums

Acquario e Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn

The Anton Dohrn zoological station was founded in 1872 by the homonymous scientist. Today it is a public research body, and it is among the most important in the world in the fields of marine biology. The station contains more than 20,000 samples of marine fauna and a herbarium of the marine flora of the Gulf of Naples. In addition, the aquarium is the oldest in Europe and contains hundreds of species from the Tyrrhenian Sea.

Walls, towers and gates

Porta San Gennaro

The Porta San Gennaro is the oldest gate in the city of Naples, already mentioned in documents dated to the year 928, when the fear of the Saracens was widespread. The Gate took the name of San Gennaro, as from there started the only road that led to the catacombs of the saint.

Museums

Museo dell'Opera di Santa Chiara

The Museum of the Opera di Santa Chiara is located in the homonymous fourteenth-century monumental complex of the city of Naples. The museum was opened to the public in 1995, and inside it are kept the finds from the Church, the Cloister and the Monastery. Materials that survived the church fire in 1943 are also exhibited.

Museums

Museo Nazionale Ferroviario

The National Railway Museum is located in the area of the buildings of the first Italian mechanical industry, established in 1840, after the inauguration of the first Napoli - Portici railway. It covers an area of 36,000 square meters, and is the first example of industrial archaeology. Steam locomotives, electric locomotives, carriages, models and models are exposed in the pavilions.

Museums

Museo Nazionale di San Martino

The National Museum of San Martino was inaugurated in 1866, following the Unification of Italy, after the Charterhouse was declared a national monument. The rooms of the Charterhouse were intended to host the museum, at the behest of the archaeologist Giuseppe Fiorelli. The museum presents and documents aspects of society in various historical eras. It is divided into several sections, dedicated to theater, parties and costumes.

Parks and nature reserves

Orto Botanico Napoli

The Botanical Garden of Naples was created in 1807 by decree of Giuseppe Bonaparte, in the period where the city was under French rule. The project was entrusted to the architects de Fazio and Paoletti. De Fazio created the monumental façade, the main avenue perpendicular and orthogonal. Paoletti instead took care of designing and realizing the lower part of the Garden.

Monuments

Tombe di Virgilio e Leopardi

The tombs of two great poets is located in Naples. The tombs can be visited inside a park dedicated to the Latin poet. The park was built in 1930 and near the entrance there is a tombstone of 1668 made by Pedro of Aragon where the surrounding landscape is magnificent.

Monuments

Castel Capuano

The purpose of the construction of the Capuano Castle, built in the twelfth century, was to defend the Capuana Gate from which it also takes its name. Given its distant origins, the Castle would be the second oldest castle in the city of Naples. It is a robust and fortified structure, used as a residence for the Norman rulers. The castle has changed its physiognomy thanks to the numerous renovations over the centuries.

Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Sant'Angelo a Nilo

It is a church located on the verge of the initial Greek- Roman town dedicated to Nilo god. It was set to existence in 1380s as a chapel. It owns artworks including the tomb in which one of the cardinals was buried and an altarpiece done by Marco Pino who was a Sienese painter.

Churches and places of worship

Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore

This is one of the serious churches in Naples. It is located in the indigenous Roman City. It is believed to be the basic strength of the Roman Empire in Italy.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Pignatelli

This place is located alongside Riviera di Chania 200 in Naples province. It has important sites such as Aurelio just near Villa Pignatelli, a museum, and Secret excursion for day tours among other features.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Floridiana

It is an important historic building of Naples in the Vomero park. The place has landmarks such as Oteum historical site and the Speciality Museums besides Neapolius Club used for sporting activities.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Comunale

Villa Comunale is one of the most famous historic garden in Naple at Piazza Vittria. It is wonderful coated with plenty of shady trees, appealing fountains, fine paths for common pedestrians and a fabulous aquarium.

Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Maria Donnaregina

It is the oldest in the series of Santa Maria churhes. It is unique in its structure and interior design. Lots of decorations in the form of mosaics have been used to beautify the house. The common mosaic is the azure one.

Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Pietro a Majella

Chiesa of San Pietro a Majella refers to a church in Naples. It is located on the west part of one of the streets in the city called Via dei Tribunali. The architectural design of the church is much pleasing.

Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Gregorio Armeno

San Gregorio Armeno is a church and a monastery. It is one of the most important Baroque complexes in Naples.

Churches and places of worship

Basilica di San Francesco di Paola

San Francesco di Paola is a remnant of the famous Rome’s Pantheon. The church is circular in shape with two chapels. Many people have visited here for self-religious interests

Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore

Both cultural and historical sites are vital in Italy besides religious ones. San Domenico Maggiore is famous in such. It has gratifying buildings and structures that attract those who own hobbies such as visiting cultural sites and witnessing historical moments.

Natural Areas

Campi Flegrei

Campi Flegrei is one of the regional parks in Naples that was declared in the year 2003. The region comprises of more than 22 creators alongside gaseous emissions especially in its Solfatara creator. There are several phenomenas that characterize the region. For instance, the bradyseismic phenomena that are most clear at the Macellum.

Natural Areas

Parco Virgiliano

Parco Virgiliano is located next to Salario. It is best known in terms of bars. Many people refer to it as bar Parco Virgiliano. It is a tourist attraction that motivates tour guides to love their work since their audience enjoys what they see.

Natural Areas

Isola di Nisida

Nisida is an islet that originates from volcanicity located in north of Naples around Cape Posillipo. Statistics reveal that those visitors who have happened to step at this islet have left smiling. It has a unique history concerning its monastery.

Churches and places of worship

Basilica dell'Incoronata Madre del Buon Consiglio

The Basilica Dell' Incoronata Madre Del Buon Consiglio is one of the best points to gain spiritual interests. It is known for its colossal church with peculiar paintings, stories about end of cholera in the area and the volcanic ash that resulted into torrential rain that destroyed lives of people and plants. It is also important for one to take note of the Sister Maria di Geshu who did note stay to see the church grow has her traces at the point.

Libraries and archives

Biblioteca Nazionale di Napoli

Biblioteca Nazionale Centrale Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the points people would be happy on visiting in Naples. This is among the libraries that merged during the unification of Italy after the world wars. It has important information to know.

Streets and Squares

Piazza Trieste e Trento

Highly important road junction, here via Toledo, Via Chiaia and Via San Carlo converge; it is also the main access point to the nearby, and far more famous, Piazza del Plebiscito.

Archaeological Sites

Catacombe di San Gennaro

Italy is well known in tunnels on extensive scale, ambulatories of the highest order, and gratifying chapels and cubicles. The best of all these are located at The Catacombs of San Gennaro. The point has underground Christian sites for burial ceremonies. The place is open from Monday to Saturday staring from 10.00 to 17.00 hours while people may access the services on Sundays from 10.00 to 13.00 p.m.

Cultural centers

Stadio San Paolo

For those who love soccer, you will have fun visiting Napoli FC during their home match at Stadio San Paolo. This team has done well to the higher levels especially the Champions League. Remember this is one of the best stadiums in Italy.

Monuments

Galleria Umberto i

Churches and places of worship

Certosa di San Martino

Streets and Squares

Piazza del Municipio

A large rectangular square, named after the town hall housed in the Palais Bourbon St. James (1819/25). At the centre the square is decorated with the equestrian statue of Vittorio Emanuele III.

Museums

Museo Cappella San Severo

A wealth of international art, a noble mausoleum designed by Raimondo di Sangro,seventh prince of Sansevero, unique of its kind. Worth visiting!

Theaters

Teatro Stabile Mercadante

Built in the years 1777-1778 on a project by Francesco Sicuro. The representationwhich inaugurated its opening to the public was "The Unfaithful Faithful" by Lorenzi in1779. Today, the theater offers regular theatrical seasons and contemporary projects.

Museums

Museo di Paleobotanica ed Etnobotanica dell'Orto Botanico

The Museum of Paleobotanica and Ethnobotany of Naples is located in the Castle, a building dating from the 16th to 17th century. The two sections of the museum are: the Paleobotanic and the Ethnobotanical one. In the first section, the Paleobotanic one, fossil finds are collected that demonstrate the evolution of terrestrial plants from the Silurian, 400 million years ago to the present day. The ethnobotany section, on the other hand, exposes collections of objects in plant material from Mexico, the Amazon, Borneo, Sumatra and the Philippines.

Museums

Museo di Paleontologia

The Museum of Paleontology was founded in 1932 and is located at the “Center of Museums Natural Sciences” of the Federico II University of Naples. The museum offers the public various collections: fossil fish from Giffoni Vallepiana, Pietraroia and Castellammare di Stabia, of mammals and marine and flying reptiles. Since 1996, the museum has been enriched with a fossil specimen of Allosaurus fragilis from North America, in excellent state of preservation.

Museums

Raccolta d'Arte della Fondazione Pagliara

The Art Museum of the Pagliara Foundation was founded in 1947, at the behest of Maria Antonietta and Adelaide Pagliara, donating the artistic heritage of his brother Rocco to the Institute Sister Orsola Benincasa. The Museum houses a majestic collection of paintings, prints, porcelain, glass, ceramics, furniture, musical scores. These pieces belong to the period between the 16th and 19th centuries.

Museums

Museo Didattico del Mare

The Museum of the Sea, based in the “Duke of Abruzzi” Nautical Institute of Naples, was founded in 1992, and is the only museum of the sea in Naples. The Museum consists of three rooms, that of ancient ships from the 18th to the 19th Century, the collection of Marine Machines from the '800 and finally the section of radio and radio navigation equipment.

Museums

Museo di Anatomia Umana

The Museum of Human Anatomy in Naples is one of the most important museums in the world, located at the Institute of Human Anatomy. Recently reopened to the public, the museum was established between the end of the eighteenth century and the beginning of the nineteenth century, for educational functions. There is a section of normal anatomy and one of pathological anatomy.

Museums

Museo di Anatomia Veterinaria

The Museum of Veterinary Anatomy was established in 1798, simultaneously with the Veterinary School and in 1815 it was transferred to the convent of Santa Maria degli Angeli alle Croci. The Museum was set up in 1861 and later renovated then in 1907, with the foundation of the Institute of Anatomy. Inside it are exposed anatomical preparations in wax, muscles, skeletons, embalmed animals and pathological finds.

Museums

Museo di Etnopreistoria

The Museum of Ethnoprehistory of Naples was established in 1972, and is located in some rooms of Castel dell'Ovo. Inside there are worked stones and various artifacts in bone, ceramics, terracotta and metal, the collection of which covers all the cultural phases of prehistory.

Museums

Museo di Mineralogia

The Mineralogical Museum houses about 30,000 specimens, some of which are very rare both for their size and for their beauty. Today the Museum is part of the Natural Science Museum Center of Federico II University. It was the first Museum in Italy, founded in 1801 at the behest of Ferdinand IV of Bourbon. Several collections are on display, that of meteorites, large crystals and the Vesuvian collection.

Museums

Museo Storico Musicale

The Historical Musical Museum of Naples is located in the library of the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella. In the museum are kept ancient and precious instruments such as Stradivari's harpetta, or the splendid strings, the keyboard instruments, among them the precious fortepiano, the harpsichord of Catherine II of Russia, the pianos by Mercadante and Thalberg. Of particular interest is the very rare collection of autograph manuscripts, musical editions of the 16th century and opera librettos belonging to the Library.

Museums

Pinacoteca del Pio Monte della Misericordia

A palace with an adjoining church , where there are precious art collections: the collection of the church of Pio Monte della Misericordia, the works by Francesco De Mura, the legacy of the the family Capece Galeota, descendants of the Tocco.

Museums

Museo di Zoologia

The Museum of Zoology was created by Gioacchino Murat in 1811 and is part of the Museum of Natural Sciences Center of the Federico II University of Naples. The Museum is located in the University Library. Several collections are on display: that of vertebrates, a collection of about three thousand birds, that of shells and finally that of corals and sponges.

Museums

Museo Artistico Industriale Filippo Palizzi

The Industrial Art Museum Filippo Palizzi is a museum located in the city of Naples. It was built at the end of the 19th century by Gaetano Filangieri, prince of Satriano. The Industrial Art Museum was founded to support the educational activities of the Institute of Art. Currently in the museum there are about six thousand works exhibited in different sections. The Museum played a fundamental role in the cultural life of the city.

Museums

Museo Nazionale della Ceramica Duca di Martina

The Duke of Martina Museum since 1927 has been located in the Villa Floridiana in Naples. The Museum houses over 6000 works of Western and Eastern manufacturing, dating back to the period from the 12th to the 19th century. It is one of the largest collections of decorative arts, and divided over three floors, the section of oriental art objects has recently been opened, including the fine collection of Chinese porcelain dating back to the Ming and Qing times.

Theaters

Teatro San Ferdinando

Built in the late XVIII century. After years of restoration it reopened in 2007 with "The Tempest" by Shakespeare, in the translation by Eduardo de Filippo of 1984. It is among the spaces used in the Palermo Teatro Festival .

Theaters

Teatro Bellini

Neapolitans believe this it is the most beautiful theater in town. Opened in 1878, it presents a rich and harmonious architecture. Do not miss: the little theater of the rehearsal room and the Auditorium. Worth a visit!

Museums

Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Donna Regina

The Museum of Contemporary Art (M.A.D.R.E.) collects a permanent collection of international artists among which: Andy Wharol, Alberto Burri, Lucio Fontana. The historical collection is at the second floor while at third floor there are temporary ones.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Reggia di Portici

The Royal Palace of Portici was built between 1738 and 1742, at the behest of Charles III of Bourbon. The palace also became the seat of the Herculanense Museum, where the finds of Herculaneum are located, today kept in the National Archaeological Museum. The structure consists of two wings that connect from a large courtyard. In the building there are also many decorations, mosaics and columns, which were found during the excavations of Herculaneum.

Monuments

Finestrella di Marechiaro Calata Ponticello

La Fenestella was born as a trattoria at the beginning of the century and took its name from a window of the restaurant in which Carolina looked out, made famous by the song “A Marechiaro” by Salvatore Di Giacomo. It is currently a restaurant run by the grandchildren of the founder, Vittorio and Davide Anastasio.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Villa Rosebery

Villa Rosebery is a monumental complex located in the Posillipo district of Naples. The villa was built as a royal residence. In the scenic area known as the 'lookout', De Thurn had a private residence built, with a chapel and a garden, allocating the rest of the land for agricultural use. Today, it is one of the three official residences of the President of the Italian Republic.

Archaeological Sites

Terme di Agnano

The Terme di Agnano, are dating back to Greek times, but the ruins that we still find today, are purely Roman. Towards the end of the 19th century, the entire area was reconsidered, reevaluating the ancient sulphurous springs and those of therapeutic waters. In 1911 they were opened to the public. Over the years the structure has undergone various restorations and modifications, which have brought to light archaeological remains of the ancient Roman baths.

Cultural centers

Città Della Scienza

The City of Science is located in the city of Naples. It consists of an interactive science museum, a business incubator and a training center. The interactive science museum was destroyed by a fire on 4 March 2013, but it was reopened the next month with exhibitions in some spaces of the complex. The museum will have to be rebuilt as soon as possible, being one of the most important points of attraction in the city.

Museums

Museo dell'Osservatorio Astronomico di Capodimonte

The Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory was established in 1812 at the behest of King Joachim Murat. In the same structure there is also the headquarters of the Astronomical Museum of Capodimonte, which is composed of three important cores: the Museum of Astronomical Instruments, which contains a collection of dated instruments from the '800 to '900; the Bamberg Pavilion, dedicated to the precise measurement of time; the Repsold Pavilion, with the equatorial refracting telescope that is the emblem of the Naples Observatory.

Museums

Museo Civico Gaetano Filangeri

The Gaetano Filangieri Civic Museum in Naples preserves a collection with more than 3,000 objects, offering a great vision of the Neapolitan artistic scene. In addition, the Museum houses a large collection of applied arts, paintings and sculptures dating from the 15th to the 19th century, a library and a historical archive of about 30,000 volumes from the thirteenth and nineteenth centuries. You can also admire the collection of paintings from the seventeenth century, by the greatest Neapolitan artists.

Museums

Museo dell'Attore Napoletano

The Neapolitan Actor Museum was set up in 2001 in the underpass of Piazza Municipio, it kept about 400 relics belonging to Neapolitan actors, who made the history of Neapolitan acting. Unfortunately, in the same year of opening, the underground structure where the museum was located was closed because it was damaged by the rains. Since 2008, part of the material has been exhibited at the San Ferdinando Theatre in Naples.

Museums

Museo D. A. Pignatelli Cortes e Museo delle Carrozze

The Pignatelli villa was erected in 1826. In 1952, Princess Rosina Pignatelli donated to the Italian State the villa and her art collection, provided that the museum that would have founded bears the name of her husband, Diego Aragona Pignatelli. The villa, inside it also houses the Museum of Carriages, with an interesting collection of Italian and French carriages dating from the end of the 1800s and the beginning of the '900.

Theaters

Teatro Augusteo

Built in 1929, on a design by the architect engineer Nervi Mellucci. Today, it continues to provide the public with top quality performances: dramas , concerts of classical and popular music.

Fountains

Fontana dei Tre Cannoli

One of the symbols of the city, it was restored under the domination of Caracciolo who called to operate the architect Cosimo Fanzago from Bergamo.

Walls, towers and gates

Torre dell'Orologio

The tower housing the downtown with its 40 meters high, it was built in Baroque style in the '600.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Fagianeria Reale Borbonica

Villa Vesuviana of the 18th century; casino with an adjoining reserve for hunting pheasant and hare, was part of the largest park of the nearby Royal Palace of Portici, preserves the charm of splendor intact noblemen of the Bourbon Kingdom.

Museums

Museo del Mare di Napoli

Located in Bagnoli, it overlooks the Gulf of Campi Flegraean and is both a place of protection and preservation of the Campania maritime cultural heritage, and is a stable venue for cultural initiatives inspired by memory historical and social of the maritime.

Streets and Squares

Largo San Martino

Largo di San Martino is located in the Palazzo Certosa di San Martino. The building is located at the highest point of the Vomero hill and is currently home to the museum of San Martino. The tour of the museum can be completed by the beautiful terrace from which you can admire the panorama of the entire city.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Ruffo di Bagnara

The Ruffo Palace in Bagnara is an ancient building located in Piazza Dante in Naples. It was built in the 17th century. In the first half of the nineteenth century the palace was restored by Vincenzo Salomone and hosted the literary Basilio Puoti. The façade was decorated in the 16th century style. Inside, there is a neoclassical statue, testimony to the ancient refinement of the palace.

Walls, towers and gates

Porta Nolana

The Porta Nolana in Naples is one of the oldest gates located in Piazza Nolana and is annexed between two towers of piperno, the Tower of Faith and Tower of Hope. The door was built in the fifteenth century by Giuliano da Maiano to replace that of Forcella near the Basilica dell'Annunziata. The structure of the Door is in Renaissance style.

Walls, towers and gates

Arco di Trionfo di Alfonso d'Aragona

The triumphal arch of Alfonso of Aragon, is located at the entrance of the Castel Nuovo of Naples, and was built at the behest of Alfonso of Aragon as a symbol for conquering the Kingdom of Naples in 1443. The construction of the triumphal arch took place in two phases, from 1452 to 1458 and from 1465 to 1471. It is a symbol of Naples's contribution to the Italian Renaissance in the field of sculpture.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Penne

The date of construction of the Palace, by Antonio de Penna, is reported by the epigraph located on the portal and is that of 1406. The structure was built on three floors and is a set of Catalan and Tuscan characteristics. Over the centuries, the palace has passed into the hands of several noble owners.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Diomede Carafa

The Palazzo Diomede Carafa was founded in the 15th century, and is one of the most interesting fifteenth-century buildings in Naples. The palace has a weave of Florentine Renaissance forms and Gothic taste of the local tradition. Carafa was a collector of works of art, especially sculpture.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Como

Palazzo Como was built in 400. At its origins, the palace in 1292, was owned by the vicar of Charles II of Anjou, Riccardo Como d'Albignano. In 1454 it was enlarged by Giovanni and Fabio Como. Next to the building, a garden was purchased and the Aragonese coat of arms was added by the Como, for gratitude and recognition. Today it is home to the Gaetano Filangieri Civic Museum. Inside there are paintings, sculptures, relevant collections of art and, moreover, weapons, majolica, porcelain, books, archival documents.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Cellamare

The Palazzo Cellammare in Naples is an ancient noble palace. The palace was erected in the sixteenth century by Giovanni Francesco Carafa, according to the sixteenth-century characteristics. The building has an eighteenth-century façade, while the door is in Baroque style. Inside, you can admire the frescoes of great artists such as Giacomo del Po, Pietro Bardellino, Giacinto Diano and Fedele Fischetti.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Cariati

Palazzo Cariati is a monumental palace in Naples that is located between the Piazzetta Cariati and the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The palace represents an example of civil architecture of the Neapolitan Renaissance. On the second floor, there are frescoes, majolica floors and tapestries. Today, the “Giovanni Pontano” institute is located in the building.

Churches and places of worship

Trinità degli Spagnoli

The Church of the Holy Trinity of the Spaniards of Naples, was established in 1573. Thanks to the Trinitarian fathers, it underwent the first renovations and renewals, which were completed in 1788. In addition, the interior was also restored and expanded with decorations. In the French decade, the church was deprived of all its works and furnishings. The only survivor of the depredations was the seventeenth-century painting that portrays the Most Holy Trinity with Our Lady of the Remedy.

Historic Centres

Borgo Marinari

Borgo Marinari is located in the city of Naples. In addition to the castle, there are few dwellings in the village. Today the village has been cleaned up and hosts cultural and tourist events. The marina supports the operation of the nautical circles of the Santa Lucia quay where numerous speedboats, yachts and sailboats are moored.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Colonna di Stigliano

This building is located in the heart of the city of Naples. It was built at the end of the 16th century by Giovanni Zevallos. At the end of the 19th century, the building was purchased by the Banca Commerciale Italiana. The renovation was done by the architect Platania, and since 1898 the building continues to act as a bank office. The building and the original courtyard are built in Art Nouveau style. Of great interest, is the staircase of honor, where the neoclassical decorations of the great painters are located.

Churches and places of worship

Trinità Dei Pellegrini

Trinità dei Pellegrini of Naples, is located in the historic center of the city, in via Portamedina. The Church of the Santissima dates back to the sixteenth century and was built at the behest of the Jerosolimito knight Fabrizio Pignatelli of Monteleone. Later it was entrusted to the Brotherhood of the Most Holy Trinity.

Archaeological Sites

Catacombe di San Gauduso

The catacomb of the African S. Gaudioso, is thought to have arrived in Naples in 439 following the persecution of the Aryan king of the Generic Vandals. The peculiarity is the burial of the skulls of the deceased recessed in the walls of the ambulacrum. The interior of the catacomb has frescoes and mosaics dating from the 5th-6th century and also sculptures belonging to the time of the construction of the basilica.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Sanfelice

Palazzo Sanfelice is a monumental palace located in the city of Naples. The palace was built between 1724 and 1726, by the architect Ferdinando Sanfelice. The building consists of two distinct parts, unified by the facade. In the 18th century, the main floor was decorated with frescoes by Francesco Solimena, while the private Chapel had four statues coming from the school of Giuseppe Sanmartino, works that are not found today more.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo dello Spagnolo

The Spanish Palace is a monumental palace in Naples. The palace was designed and built, in 1738, by Ferdinando Sanfelice for the Marquis of Poppano. The architecture of the palace is in Neapolitan Baroque style. Of great interest is the open staircase to the courtyard that presents the typical element of Rococo.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Spinelli di Laurino

The Palazzo Spinelli in Laurino in Naples, was built in the fifteenth century, and restored and decorated in the middle of the 18th century, by Trojano Spinelli. The most particular part of the building is the elliptical courtyard, adorned with statues of a very special charm. Unfortunately, today the facility is in a state of degradation and needs a new renovation.

Archaeological Sites

Scavi San Lorenzo Maggiore

The archaeological excavations began in the eighties, and ended in May 2009. The ancient structure had in the center a newsstand with columns that are supposed to host a fountain. The stratification of the excavations, allowed the knowledge of the various historical phases of the city. The area has been open to the public since 1993.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Arcivescovile

The Archbishop's Palace is located in the city of Naples. It was built at the end of the 13th century, for the will of Cardinal Enrico Minutolo. On the central portal there is a marble statue with a blessing San Gennaro. The decorations of the rooms are the work of Lanfranc. In recent years, the palace has been restored and a number of paintings have been arranged from closed churches.

Archaeological Sites

Complesso Archeolog.Vico Carminiello

The archaeological site of Carminiello ai Mannesi is located inside the ancient center of Naples. The archaeological complex was unearthed by the bombings of 1943. It is a large complex of about 700 square meters, and occupied the surface of an entire block. It was created as a large private domus in the Republican age, and at the end of the first century AD, it was converted into a spa complex.

Museums

Museo del Corallo

Coral Jewelry Museum Ascione is situated inside a house opposite to San Carlo. This museum is as a result of past generation activities of Naples. The place is easy to access. Many people have checked on the jewelry in this place as a guide of what they should buy for their own. In addition, it is a museum that depicts what residents of Naples have been putting on.

Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Maria La Nova

Santa Maria La Nova has a well-designed interior and constitutes part of the monastic complex. Bigger portion of this hosts municipal offices for the leaders.

Churches and places of worship

Basilica Santuario di Santa Maria del Carmine

This is a mere church that adheres to the order of Carmelite. This means that it traces its origin from Mount Carmel in Florence. It is located in one of the districts of Tuscany. After its demolition by fire in 1771, it remained to be Brancacci Chapel. It became a site for remembrance.

Churches and places of worship

Chiesa di Santa Maria in Portico

This is a cardinal titular church that puts forth faith to Virgin Mary. It is characterized by a portrait of Mary and a holy shrine. In addition, the church has been devoted to conversion of England.

Adventure Parks

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