MAPS OF NAPLES
HISTORY
Naples is located on a splendit bay. It in not only a mejor port city overlooked by Vesuvius, but also an important city of art. Naples is one of the oldest cities in Europe. The city was founded by the Greeks in the 9th century, it was conquered by the Romans .
Top attraction of Naples
PLEBISCITO SQUARE
It is named for the plebiscite taken on October 2, 1860 that brought Naples into the unified Kingdom of Italy under the House of Savoy. Located very closely to the gulf of Naples, it is bounded on the east by the Royal Palace and on the west by the church of San Francesco di Paola with colonnades extending to both sides. Other surrounding buildings include the Palazzo Salerno and, its mirror, the Prefecture Palace.
It is named for the plebiscite taken on October 2, 1860 that brought Naples into the unified Kingdom of Italy under the House of Savoy. Located very closely to the gulf of Naples, it is bounded on the east by the Royal Palace and on the west by the church of San Francesco di Paola with colonnades extending to both sides. Other surrounding buildings include the Palazzo Salerno and, its mirror, the Prefecture Palace.
DELL'OVO CASTLE
Built by the Normans in the 12th century, Naples’ oldest castle owes its name (Castle of the Egg) to Virgil. The Roman scribe reputedly buried an egg on the site where the castle now stands, warning that when the egg breaks, the castle (and Naples) will fall. Thankfully, both are still standing, and walking up to the castle's ramparts will reward you with a breathtaking panorama.
Built by the Normans in the 12th century, Naples’ oldest castle owes its name (Castle of the Egg) to Virgil. The Roman scribe reputedly buried an egg on the site where the castle now stands, warning that when the egg breaks, the castle (and Naples) will fall. Thankfully, both are still standing, and walking up to the castle's ramparts will reward you with a breathtaking panorama.
SAN GREGORIO ARMENO STREET
Via San Gregorio Armeno is one of the most amazing attractions in Naples. In the pedestrian road in the historic city of Naples you can admire numerous shops with creative nativity scenes and figurines in all variations. Besides the Jesus- and Madonna figurines you will also find detailed copies of pizzerias, fruit markets, all household objects, gastronomic delights, exotic animals, and sometimes even caricatured politicians and football players.
Via San Gregorio Armeno is one of the most amazing attractions in Naples. In the pedestrian road in the historic city of Naples you can admire numerous shops with creative nativity scenes and figurines in all variations. Besides the Jesus- and Madonna figurines you will also find detailed copies of pizzerias, fruit markets, all household objects, gastronomic delights, exotic animals, and sometimes even caricatured politicians and football players.
SAN SEVERO CHAPEL
The Sansevero Chapel Museum in the historic heart of Naples is a jewel of the world’s artistic heritage. Here, baroque creativity, dynastic pride, beauty and mystery blend to create a unique and almost timeless atmosphere.
The Sansevero Chapel Museum in the historic heart of Naples is a jewel of the world’s artistic heritage. Here, baroque creativity, dynastic pride, beauty and mystery blend to create a unique and almost timeless atmosphere.
SAN CARLO THEATRE
Its original name under the Bourbon monarchy but known today as simply the San Carlo Theatre , is an opera house in Naples. It is located adjacent to the central Piazza del Plebiscito, and connected to the Royal Palace.
Its original name under the Bourbon monarchy but known today as simply the San Carlo Theatre , is an opera house in Naples. It is located adjacent to the central Piazza del Plebiscito, and connected to the Royal Palace.
POMPEI
Pompeii is one of the most significant proofs of Roman civilization and, like an open book, provides outstanding information on the art, customs, trades and everyday life of the past.
The city has re-emerged from the darkness of centuries precisely as it would have been when it was unexpectedly buried in the thick layer of ash and lava which poured down from the devastating eruption of Vesuvius.
Pompeii is one of the most significant proofs of Roman civilization and, like an open book, provides outstanding information on the art, customs, trades and everyday life of the past.
The city has re-emerged from the darkness of centuries precisely as it would have been when it was unexpectedly buried in the thick layer of ash and lava which poured down from the devastating eruption of Vesuvius.
NEW CASTLE
Surrounded by a deep moat, the imposing Castel Nuovo was built in 1279 by Charles I of Anjou's architects. On the city side, a fine triumphal arch marks the entrance. At the end of the inner courtyard, a staircase leads to the Barons' hall, with a fine ribbed-vault ceiling. A panoramic terrace offers fine views over the city.
Surrounded by a deep moat, the imposing Castel Nuovo was built in 1279 by Charles I of Anjou's architects. On the city side, a fine triumphal arch marks the entrance. At the end of the inner courtyard, a staircase leads to the Barons' hall, with a fine ribbed-vault ceiling. A panoramic terrace offers fine views over the city.
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THINGS TO DO IN NAPLES
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