CASTEL CAPUANO
Castle composed of an ornate tower at the entrance, a chapel and a bust ...Read more
TERM DEL FORO
Thermal baths of the forum in Pompeii realized with the traditional plan ...Read more
CASTEL NUOVO
Castle housing remains of Roman villa foundations, sculptures, the Civic ...Read more
PORTA CAPUANA
Renaissance marble gateway facing Capua, used to defend Naples on the east ...Read more
EGLISE DELLE TRENTATRE' (ALSO SANTA MARIA DI GERUSALEMME)
Read moreBuilt around 1600, the church is preceded by an atrium composed of glasses. Notice the two frescoes of the th century. On the main altar, see the Presentation of Jesus to the Temple.
CASTEL SANT'ELMO
Castle in the shape of a star, one of the symbols of Naples, carved out of ...Read more
JOVIS VILLA
Villa among the twelve built at the time of the emperor Tiberius composed ...Read more
SALERNO AND ITS GULF
Read moreThe Latin author Craftsman-Alive evokes the Etruscan city on several occasions, which will have its hour of glory between the Lombardy (VIIIe) and Normandy (xie) period. See the Duomo built in the th century incorporating various classical elements, including polychrome pavement, from the old atrium, as well as the colonnades. Its current baroque appearance stems from the redevelopment of the 1688 earthquake. You can also take a look at the castle di Arechi which dominates the city.
SURGICAL HOUSE
House with the canonical plan of the Roman domus where surgical instruments ...Read more
PALAZZO DELL'UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI FEDERICO II
Palace with library and museum of anthropology in one of the oldest ...Read more
PALAZZO DI CAPUA (OR MARIGLIANO)
Renaissance style palace with a façade punctuated by fluted pilastersRead more
TEATRO SAN CARLO
Lyric theater with perfect acoustics and six levels of boxes, among the ...Read more
THE CELLAMARE PALACE
Read moreBuilt in the th century and remodelled in the th century. Certainly one of the most beautiful Renaissance palaces in the city. Note the beauty of the baroque portal by the sculptor F. Fuga. See also the beautiful interior courtyards, their fountains and the double-ramp staircase.
PALAZZO REALE
Royal palace with royal apartments, palatine chapel and theaterRead more
PALAZZO FILOMARINO
Palace with baroque portal where the Neapolitan philosopher and historian ...Read more
CHURCH OF SAN NICOLA ALLA CARITA
Read moreIts construction decided in 1647, on the donation of Giovan Battista Burgo, began only 35 years later. The façade was redesigned in the th century and was designed by Solimena. Great wealth of works of art, mainly the th and th centuries. Among the many paintings are the Virgin, Saint Peter and Saint Paul de Solimena, the Death of Saint Nicholas de De Matteis, and The Marriage of the Virgin of De Maio.
CHURCH OF SAN DOMENICO SORIANO
Read moreChurch with three naves, carried out between 1619 and 1660 according to the plans of De Fanzago and Mattia Preti, originally rebuilt in the th century. It also houses some very beautiful works, such as the Virgin at the Rosary and the Trinity and the saints, Luca Giordano. The monumental cloister is worth a visit.
CHURCH OF THE GESU VECCHIO
Read moreLocated in the heart of Federico II University, this early th-century church in a unique Latin Cross is enriched by beautiful polychrome marbles. Dominating the altar of the right transept, a painting of Cesare Fracanzano appearing the appearance of the Virgin to Saint François Saverio. See also Saint Ignatius of Solimena. Made from 1587 to 1590, the ceiling of the church, carved and gilded, is decorated with three Flemish paintings.
PENDIN FOUNTAIN
Read moreDesigned by De Fanzago in 1653, she presents herself as a monumental arc of triumph, covered with marble and piperno (gray stone). Its semi-circular eardrum is decorated with a large crown and a plaque dedicated to Philippe II.
CHURCH OF SAN GIUSEPPE DEI RUFFO
Read moreThe name of the church corresponds to the sponsors (second half of the th century). The entrance of the church is marked by a two-ramps staircase. In the unique nave, admire the works by Luca Giordano, Les Saints and La Trinité. Also note the beauty of the marbles, perfect illustration of the history of baroque.
CHURCH OF SAN CARLO ALL'ARENA
Read moreBuilt in 1602 on the plans of Sylvester Cordella, the church, dedicated to San Carlo Borromeo, was completed in 1621 by the Cistercian monks who added a convent. Ordered interior in elliptical form. Note the beautiful Marbre marble crucifix.
FONTANA DEL NETTUNO
Read moreIt is certainly the most beautiful fountain of Naples, built in honour of Spanish viceroy Enrico Guzman. Prestigious example of urban remodelling of the city in the 17th century made according to the drawings of Giovanni Domenico of Auria, it will eventually remodelled by Domenico Fontana. Large group of circular composed of four series of steps at the base. Balustrades decorated with lions. The marine nymphs, riders, the satyrs and tritons are signed Pietro Bernini. Naccherino meanwhile made Neptune at the trident.
CHURCH OF SAINTS MARCELLINO AND FESTO
Read moreVisit on request from the technical office of the university. Founded around 1293, the church is rebuilt in a more baroque style. The façade, however, features Renaissance elements, as its pronaos wraparound of columns and surmounted by the pediment. A single nave largely coloured by the numerous polychrome marbles.
FONTANA DI MONTEOLIVETO
White marble fountain with a bronze statue of King Charles II at the top.Read more
FLORIDIANA VILLA
Residence containing a collection of decorative art and a collection of ...Read more
PALAZZO DONN'ANNA
Palazzo di Donna Anna, a beautiful setting for the bathers of the beaches ...Read more
GALLERIA BORBONICA
Gallery founded in case of invasion of Naples, with guided tours offered to ...Read more
CASA DEI DIOSCURI
House of the Dioscuri with atriums and peristyle, one of the most sumptuous ...Read more
TEMPIO DELLA FORTUNA AUGUSTA
Temple of Fortune Augustus founded by Marcus Tullius relating the golden ...Read more
TEMPIO DI APOLLO
Temple of Apollo, an ancient sanctuary on a high podium still having an ...Read more
GIOVE TEMPIO
Temple of Jupiter with the silhouette of Vesuvius at the back, dedicated to ...Read more
CASA DI PANSA
Residence evoking the classic of the Roman domus with axial succession of ...Read more
TEATRO GRANDE
Theater with a cellar equipped with marble areas for celebrities and ...Read more
BASTIONE DI PARSANO
Bastion with the Porta di Parsano, among a part of the rampart protecting ...Read more
VILLA LYSIS
Villa with Art Nouveau architecture where Jacques d'Adelswärd-Fersen, ...Read more