Tourist sites
Archaeological Museum4.7Composed of an extensive collection of elements from the ruins of Pompeya and Herculano with elements rescued from the ashes that allow to discover the magnitude of the devastation caused years ago by the giant Vesuvius. The National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) is one of the oldest and most important in the world in its style. |
Historical CentreVisiting the historic center of Naples means going through twenty centuries of history. The streets, squares, churches, monuments, public buildings and castles guard a set of artistic and historical treasures of exceptional value, to the point of being won, a large part of it (about 1000 hectares) its inclusion, in 1995, in the World Heritage List of UNESCO. The historic centre of Naples, the largest in Europe, houses testimonies of different styles and periods ranging from the foundation, in the eighth century BC, of the Greek colony Parténope, to the successive Roman domination, from the previous period - Norming until the reign of the House of Anjou, from the Aragonese empire to the kings of France, to conclude with the period of Garibaldi and the Kingdom of Italy. |
Sanguine Chapel4.7The Chapel of San Severo is one of the most enigmatic and visited spaces in Naples. Inside you can see the sculpture of the Velado Christ, one of the best sculptural pieces in the world. |
Via ToledoWith more than a kilometre in length, Via Toledo links the Trieste and Trento Square with the imposing Dante Square, linking the city from north to south to offer a panorama of monumental civil and religious buildings along its course. Via Toledo is one of the main commercial axes of the city. In it, bathed by the eager crowds to fill their hands with bags, you can find the shops of the main commercial chains intermingled with some old shops that have survived over the years. One of the most remarkable points of interest on Via Toledo is the Toledo Metro stop, a space with a surprising decoration that seems to be taken from the best of museums. |
Plaza del Plebiscito4.7The Plaza del Plebiscito is a pleasant space to walk especially in a city with such chaotic traffic as Naples, where you will be grateful to find a peace room that will allow you to enjoy the monuments around it calmly. The square is presided over by two impressive buildings facing. The Basilica of San Francisco de Paula, one of the largest churches in Naples, has a neoclassical-style façade and is surrounded by an extensive semicircular columnate. Right across the street is the sober Royal Palace, one of the most interesting places in the city thanks to its excellent conservation. |
Via dei TribunaliVia Tribunali is an avenue in which the buildings of religious origin stand out, as it brings together 20 churches. In addition to the temples, the street keeps amazing buildings of great beauty that hide shameful behind its disfigured facades. Along the Tribunali tour we find important buildings such as the Basilica of San Paolo Maggiore, the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore or the Cathedral of Naples. |
Galleria Umberto I4.5Built between 1887 and 1890, the Humberto I Gallery is an impressive 19th-century architectural exhibition that makes up one of the most popular galleries in the country along with the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery in Milan. Covered by an iron and glass structure, the gallery is decorated with imposing statues and striking murals representing the different continents, the seasons of the year and numerous classical divinities. On the ground floor you can find some shops, cafés and restaurants, while the upper area is dedicated especially to offices and business spaces. |
Royal Palace of Naples4.6Built in 1600, the Royal Palace of Naples is an imposing historical building in which you can travel the old real apartments perfectly preserved with its original decoration. |
Naples (Napoli in Italian) is a city that does not leave you indifferent. Beyond everything you see in Naples, it is a city that stands out for its atmosphere that many love and some hate. Chaotic traffic, quite dirt, but at the same time it is an outdoor museum / theatre with a concentration of churches and monuments as in few other places in the world. The landscape surrounding the city is beautiful with Mount Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples with its background islands. In addition to its beauties, it is a city with a unique atmosphere and an almost unbeatable kitchen.
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