Toledo Street
Via Toledo, one of the main arteries of Naples, is a street about 1.2 kilometers long that connects Piazza Dante to Piazza Trieste and Trento. Commissioned by Viceroy Pedro Álvarez de Toledo in 1536, the street was designed by royal architects Ferdinando Manlio and Giovanni Benincasa. This street has crossed the centuries as an important […]
Municipal Villa
The Villa Comunale in Naples, also known as the Real Passeggio di Chiaia, is one of the oldest and most charming public parks in the city. Located along the waterfront between Piazza Vittoria and Piazza della Repubblica, the Villa Comunale was designed in 1780 by Carlo Vanvitelli commissioned by Ferdinando IV of Bourbon. The inspiration […]
Spaccanapoli
Spaccanapoli, one of the most famous streets in Naples, crosses the historic center of the city like a pulsating artery, uniting past and present in a fascinating combination. This long and narrow thoroughfare, which winds for over a kilometer, represents the lower decumanus of ancient Roman Neapolis. Its name, which literally means “split Naples,” derives […]
San Carlo Theater
The San Carlo Theater, located in the heart of Naples, is a symbol of excellence and history in the European cultural landscape. Founded in 1737 by King Charles VII of Bourbon, it is the oldest opera house in the world still in operation. This imposing structure was built to replace the old San Bartolomeo Theater […]
Plebiscito Square
Piazza del Plebiscito, located in the heart of Naples, is one of the most iconic and historically significant places in the city. This vast square of 25,000 square meters represents a crossroads of history, art, and culture, and has been the scene of numerous historical events that have marked the city. The square is named […]
Zevallos Stigliano Palace
Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano is one of the architectural and cultural gems of Naples, located on the lively Via Toledo, one of the main arteries of the city. Its history dates back to the 17th century when Giovanni Zevallos, a wealthy Spanish merchant, commissioned the construction of the palace in 1635. The project was entrusted to […]
Palazzo Serra di Cassano
Palazzo Serra di Cassano, located in the historic Via Monte di Dio, represents one of the most fascinating examples of Neapolitan noble architecture of the 18th century. Its construction was commissioned by the Duke of Cassano, Nicola Gaetani dell’Aquila d’Aragona, and the project was entrusted to the architect Ferdinando Sanfelice, one of the most brilliant […]
Doria d’Angri Palace
Palazzo Doria d’Angri is an imposing example of neoclassical architecture located in the heart of Naples, at the corner between Piazza 7 Settembre, Via Toledo, and Via Monteoliveto. This historic building was commissioned by Marcantonio Doria in 1760 and designed by the architect Luigi Vanvitelli, one of the most important architects of the Italian eighteenth […]
Gallery Umberto I
The Galleria Umberto I in Naples is an extraordinary example of 19th-century architecture, located right in front of the Teatro San Carlo. Built between 1887 and 1890, this gallery was an integral part of the extensive city redevelopment project known as the “Risanamento”, an ambitious plan of reconstruction and urban renewal that lasted until the […]
Fountain of the Giant
The Fountain of the Giant, also known as the Fountain of the Immacolatella, is a monumental work from the 17th century located in Naples, near Castel dell’Ovo, on the picturesque promenade of via Partenope. This fountain is a representative example of Mannerist art, with a design articulated through three round arches, decorated with heraldic symbols […]
