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Naples Landmarks and Naples Monuments (Naples, Italy)



It is hardly surprising that Naples, one of Italy's most important cities, is crammed full of spectacular landmarks and monuments.

Famous throughout the world, many of these Naples' monuments date back over 1,000 years and are in remarkable condition, thanks to faithful restoration and reconstruction work. Here are some of the top landmarks in Naples to visit.




Naples Landmarks: Palazzo Reale - Piazza del Plebiscito, Toledo, Naples, Italy
Tel: +39 (0)81 580 8111
The Palazzo Reale in Naples is a superb example of the stunning architecture that can be found in this historic city. This vast complex was commissioned in 1600 by Spanish viceroys and was not finally completed until 1843. Over the years it has been the home of many great nobles, including the wealthy Charles III of Bourbon. On the first floor there are 30 rooms that can be viewed in all their grandeur. There are also many beautiful frescoes and paintings, vaulted chambers, a Court Theatre built for private theatrical performances, a magnificent staircase leading to the royal apartments - widely thought to be the finest staircase in Europe, lavish 19th-century furnishings and the Palatine Chapel. Since 1925, the palace has also been home to the Biblioteca Nazionale, which includes the vast Farnese collection brought to Naples by Charles of Bourbon, containing more than 2000 papyruses discovered at Herculaneum and also precious fragments of a 5th-century Coptic Bible.
Landmark open: Sunday to Tuesday and Thursday to Saturday 09:00 to 20:00
Landmark admission: charge

Naples Landmarks: Monte di Pietà - Via Biagio dei Librai 114, Spaccanapoli, Naples, Italy
Tel: +39 (0)81 551 7074
The Monte di Pietà in Naples was built at the beginning of the 16th century and was once a prominent charitable institution. Highlights include a grand courtyard, a sumptuous interior and a chapel, the Cappella della Pietà, which has many wonderful frescoes painted by Belisario Corenzio. This palace gives a real insight into how the wealthy in Naples once lived.
Landmark open: Saturday - 09:00 to 19:00 and Sunday - 09:00 to 14:00

Naples Landmarks: San Francesco di Paola - Piazza del Plebiscito, Toledo, Naples, Italy
Tel: +39 (0)81 764 5133
Naples' San Francesco di Paola was actually modelled on the Pantheon in Rome and is situated in the centre of the Piazza del Plebiscito. Commissioned in 1817 by Ferdinand I, this circular basilica is the ultimate in neoclassical grandeur. Inside the temple, the magnificent main altar is detailed in gold and many precious stones originated from the Church of the Santi Apostoli, which was sadly destroyed.
Landmark open: Monday to Saturday - 08:00 to 13:00 and 15:30 to 17:30, Sunday - 08:00 to 12:00

Naples Landmarks: Napoli Sotterranea - Piazza San Gaetano, Spaccanapoli, Naples, Italy
Tel: +39 (0)81 296 944
Situated on the Piazza San Gaetano in the heart of Naples is the Napoli Sotterranea - the Underground Naples. This is a fascinating series of underground tunnels, passageways and stairs, leading into a series of halls and rooms. The underground passageways of the Napoli Sotterranea were used by soldiers and troops in the 6th century and actually link Porta Capuana with the Palazzo Reale. Daily-guided tours are available, providing an insightful way to explore this interesting complex. Tours are available every day at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00.
Landmark admission: charge

Naples Landmarks: Palazzo Gravina - Via Monteoliveto 3, Monteoliveto, Naples, Italy
This splendid Renaissance palace was constructed in 1513 for Ferdinando Orsini, the Duke of Gravina. The building has been extended several times over the years, with the addition of an enormous doorway in 1772 and a further storey that was added in 1839. It was badly damaged by fire in 1848 and has been well restored since. The Palazzo Gravina is now home to the modern School of Architecture.

Naples Landmarks: Palazzo Serra di Cassano - Via Monte di Dio 14-15, Pizzofalcone, Naples, Italy
Tel: +39 (0)81 245 2150
The Via Monte di Dio is one of the most sought after addresses in Naples and is full of many fabulous residences, of which the Palazzo Serra di Cassano is probably the grandest. This fine palace was once the home of Prince Aloisio Serra di Cassano and his family. The luxurious interior is full of extravagance, including many wonderful pieces of furniture and art. There is also an enormous double-flight staircase in the palace courtyard. The palace is now home to the Istituto Italiano per gli Studi Filosofici, which is an institute devoted to philosophy studies, offering many lectures and courses throughout the year.
Landmark open: daily - 07:30 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00, Saturday - 07:00 to 12:00

 
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