Carafa di Maddaloni Palace, Naples
Via Maddaloni, 80134 Napoli, Italia
Carafa di Maddaloni Palace is one of the most interesting buildings in Naples. The Palazzo is located in the heart of the old town, near the famous Spaccanapoli street – the city's attraction, on the street with the same name Via Maddaloni. The palace was built in the late 16th century. It is ...
Sant'Elmo Castle, Naples
Via Tito Angelini, 80129 Napoli, Italia
The medieval castle of Sant'Elmo sits on the Vomero hill in Naples. This fortification built in the 14th century to protect the city from attacks from the sea has witnessed numerous historical events. For a long time, Castel Sant'Elmo served as a prison. Today, the majestic hexagonal castle is a ...
San Martino Monastery and Museum, Naples
Largo San Martino 5, 80129 Napoli, Italia
Certosa di San Martino in Naples is a former monastery of the Cartesians, built in the 14th century. The building is situated on the hill of Vomero, near the great number of historical sights. There is an amazing view of Naples and the sea bay from the territory of the monastery. The museum with ...
Etruscan Archaeological Museum De Feis, Naples
Via Coroglio 9, 80100 Napoli, Italia
Etruscan Archaeological Museum "De Feis" is situatedin the area of Naples–Posillipo–where you can see one of the best views of the Gulf of Naples. It is dedicated to the Etruscan civilization that has left its mark on this region. The museum is private and has been open to the public in 2015. ...
Nuovo Castle, Naples
Via Vittorio Emanuele III
The majestic castle located on the shores of the Gulf of Naples is called Castel Nuovo or New Castle from Italian; it was built in the 13th century for Charles I of Anjou. The castle was new at the time, considering already existing fortifications. And that’s where it acquired its name. This ...
Pompeii, Naples
Pompeya, Nápoles, Italia
Near Naples there are the ruins of the ancient Roman city of Pompeii, which was destroyed in 79 AD during the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius. Nowadays a unique open-air museum is opened on the territory buried under the ashes of the city. Its exhibits, including entire streets and buildings, ...
Porta Capuana, Naples
Piazza Enrico de Nicola, 80139 Napoli, Italia
The city gates Porta Capuana are situated in the north western part of Naples. In the 15th century the gates served as one of the entrances to the city. They got the name because of the nearby castle. The gate is easy to recognize thanks to two large towers. In addition, the gates are in the area ...
Statue of St. Cajetan, Naples
Via dei Tribunali, 80138 Napoli, Italia
The statue of St. Cajetan in Naples was erected in honour of a Catholic martyr. It is located in the historical centre of the city between the Basilicas of San Paolo Maggiore and San Lorenzo Maggiore. One of the most interesting monuments of the old city, the statue was created in the middle of the ...
Monument to Vincenzo Bellini, Naples
Piazza Bellini, 80138 Napoli, Italia
The monument to Vincenzo Bellini in Naples is located in the centre of the same name square in the historic part of the city. It is the monument in memory of the famous Italian composer Vincenzo Bellini. He was the author of many operas. The operas, which gave him the worldwide popularity, were ...
Monument to General Armando Diaz, Naples
Via Francesco Caracciolo, 80122 Napoli, Italia
The Monument to General Armando Diaz in Naples is located on the embankment Via Francesco Caracciolo. The sculptor of the statue is Francesco Nagni. A giant bronze monument is set on a high pedestal. A statue that is about 5 m high poses on a travertine pedestal with a height of almost 10 m, on the ...
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