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 Neapolitan landmark |
Piazza Dante Naples 80135 Italy |
The Port'Alba with its statue of San Gaetano was erected in 1625 during the viceroyship of Antonio Alvarez of Toledo and was rebuilt in 1797. Its proximity to the very central piazza Dante and the many bookshops make it a particularly charming route and vital to the heart of the city's historical center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The jewel of the Mediterranean |
Via Miguel De Cervantes Saavedra Naples, Naples Italy +39 (0)81 268 779 (L'ufficio Turistico) |
This is one of the most famous and celebrated Italian islands in the world, noted for its extraordinary natural beauty, its splendid panorama, its azure grotto and its mild climate. Capri is without doubt one of the most sought after destinations among the international jet-set. Rich in history, the island welcomes to its famous Piazzetta Umberto I, those who love luxury and a worldly lifestyle, and has a first rate range of hotels, all of them luxurious and immersed in enchanting scenery, there are also many restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine. The island is easily reachable by daily, regular boat launches that depart from Beverollo dock in Napoli. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City gate of Naples |
Piazza San Francesco di Paola Naples 80139 Italy |
Immediately next to the Castello Capuano there is the Porta Capuana which was built in 1484 on the design of Giuliano da Maiano. The impressive triumphal renaissance arch was put between two imposing cylindrical Aragon towers, known as Honor and Virtue. Following the enlargement of the city walls, as ordered by Ferdinando I of Aragon, the city gate was built by moving forward the previous gate which was nearer the castle. The outside side was dressed with white marble and takes on a particularly elegant appearance and creates a strong contrast with the darkness of towers at its side. The marble group of the, "Coronation of Ferdinando I" positioned in the arch of the gate were replaced on the entrance of Carlo V in Naples in 1535 and the coat of arms of the emperor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For the less fortunate |
34 Via Annunziata Naples 80139 Italy +39 81 28 9032 |
This was built in the fourteenth century, along with the adjacent church as a charitable institution dedicated to the care of abandoned infants. It was rebuilt again in the sixteenth century, in Renaissance style, and then again in the eighteenth century by Luigi and Carlo Vanvitelli, after a fire. If you go through the elegant marble portal - designed in the sixteenth century by the Lombardian artist Tommaso Malvito and his son Giovanni Tommaso, with wooden leaves engraved by Pietro Belverte and Giovanni da Nola in the sixteenth century - you will reach the courtyard and the 'Wooden Wheel'. This was a type of cylindrical wooden drum into which the children were placed for a ride, together with several nannies, just in case. The inmates of this institution were called 'Children of the Madonna' and 'Children of Our Lady of the Annunciation', and enjoyed certain priveleges. Some were found with pieces of paper around their necks, on which were written the names of their parents, and others had with them pieces of gold or silver. The existence of these items, together with any other sign, was recorded in a book, in order to facilitate a possible future reconciliation with the parents. The 'Wheel', was one of the most famous of its kind in Italy and was not used after 22nd June 1875. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Re-Live the Past |
Via Tito Angelini 20 Naples 80129 Italy +39 081 229 4401 |
This castle has stood witness to the city's major milestones in the history of Naples. Built in 1329 by Charles of Angiò, it is shaped like a six-sided star and gives the spectators a fantastic view of the city. Saint Elmo Castle has been restored and now houses the Molaido Library of Art and a videotheque that gives information on all the city monuments. Exhibitions, shows, concerts and even conferences are held in this historical monument. The castle has a 16th century Church of Saint Elmo and the 17th century Chapel of Santa Maria del Pilar. Admission: EUR 1. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fountain on the seafront |
Via Nazario Sauro Naples 80121 Italy |
You will find the Fontana dell'Immacolatella on the seafront, where Via Nazario Sauro and Via Partenope meet. It was constructed by Michelangelo Naccherino and Pietro Bernini in 1601. The fountain has been constructed from white and gray marble and has a basin with a curvilinear rim decorated with eagles and coats of arms and friezes on the outside. Three arches supported by columns define the structure of the fountain - the central one houses the fountain itself which is in the form of a chalice held up by sea creatures. The enchanting view of the gulf of Naples, dominated by the Vesuvius, with the Lattari Mountains beneath, completes the magnificent panorama around this pretty fountain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picturesque Baroque fountain |
Piazza Monteoliveto Naples 80134 Italy |
At the bottom of Via Monteoliveto, on the piazza of the same name, not far from the faculty of architecture, stands the Monteoliveto fountain; an elegant example of urban decoration. It was constructed 1668 by Antonio Cafaro. The base is massive and the basin is made from marble - its sides form an equilateral triangle decorated around the sides with masks, sea animals and spirals. The water comes through the mouth of three lions, while eagles hold up the corbel of the triangular base upon which stands a bronze statue of Charles II of Spain, the last king of Spain from the Hapsburg dynasty. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Numerous restaurants and bars |
Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Naples 80135 Italy |
The piazza was developed over several years and serves as one of the the boundaries to the Greco-Roman city. At the center of the piazza, you will see the remains of a wall dating back to the 4th Century B.C. which runs down what is now the Via Constantinopoli, towards the Piazza San Domenico. The whole complex came into being between the end of the seventeenth century and 1730. The palace itself was built in the sixteenth century for the princes of Saint Agatha, and was re-structured in the mid-seventeenth century. It now houses the ARIN offices. The piazza is host to a number of restaurants and bars which make a pleasant stop-off point both during the day and at night. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Central piazza in Naples |
Piazza Dante Naples 80135 Italy |
This is the most important and most centrally located piazza in Naples. It was called "Largo del Mercatello" until 1588, during which time it hosted a market. After the Unification of Italy, it was named after the poet Dante Alighieri. His statue was erected in the middle of the piazza in 1872. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fairly recently created piazza |
Piazza Vincenzo Calenda Naples 80139 Italy |
The piazza was created at the beginning of the twentieth century in an area which covers the whole of the southern section of the historical centre. While the work was being carried out, the remains of a Greek wall dating back to the fifth century were found. This find made it possible to confirm the eastern perimetre of the city of Neapolis as well as the exact location of the Hercolanense or Furcillense gates which, taking advantage of the natural defences offered by the soil, opened up in the vicinity of the Via Forcella. The wall continues past the gates in a northerly direction towards the lane which remains called 'Soprammuro' ('Above the wall') to this day. During the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the urban development taking place in the area reached its peak. The construction of Castel Capuano by the Normans in 1165 added to this development. The street names in this area are testament to the commercial developemts that were taking place: Candlemaker's Lane, Armourer's Lane, Engraver's Lane etc. The Angevin Court welcomed various monastic communities into the area and aided the construction of convent buildings and charitable institutions, e.g.: SantAgostino alla Zecca, Santa Maria Egiziaca delllmo and lAnnunziata. Buildings such as these, which can be seen today, underwent considerable changes during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. During the Reformation, the intricate Medieval system of little roads was replaced by much larger roads and major arteries which made it easier to access the Palazzo di Giustizia. The piazza is named after Vincenzo Calenda - the magistrate who argued that the law courts should not be housed in the royal palace. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The square where public executions took place |
Piazza Mercato Naples 80133 Italy |
Piazza Mercato, with two obelisk-fountains, lies in the centre of a typical Neapolitan quarter. The district suffered greatly from bombing in WW2 and was further altered on the south side by the construction of enormous concrete buildings. On 7 July 1647, the people's revolt led by Masaniello (Tommaso di Aniello, born at no. 177 in the nearby Vico Rotto in 1622) broke out. Also put to death here were the revolutionaries of the, "Partenopean Republic" in 1799. Today the square is a busy shopping area for fabrics, toys and tools. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ornate 19th-century shopping gallery |
1 Via Enrico Pessina, Campania Naples 80135 Italy |
Designed in 1869 by architects Nicola Breglia and Giovanni De Novellis, this ornate shopping gallery filled with stylish boutiques was built between 1876 and 1883 as part of planned improvements to Via Fosse del Grano. The cast-iron and glass roof and solid masonry of the walls graced with splendid stucco decorations are a masterful combination of modern and traditional construction techniques. The gallery opens out onto Via Pessina, Via Broggia and the square in front of the National Museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque spire |
Piazza San Domenico Maggiore Naples 80134 Italy |
At the center of Piazza San Domenica stands the splendid St Dominic spire, constructed before that of the Immaculate Conception which can be found on the Piazza del Gesù Nuovo. It was constructed after the terrible plague epidemic of 1656. Designed by Francesco Antonio Picchiatti and later finished in 1737 by Antonio Domenico Vaccaro. It was funded by the Dominicans, with contributions from the citizens. The Baroque monument is adorned with medallions of male and female saints of the Dominican Order. At the very top stands a bronze statue of St Dominic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City gate of Naples |
Via Foria Naples 80137 Italy |
If you start from the National Museum and follow the Via Foria you will find the Porta San Gennaro immediately on the right after Piazza Cavour. It was rebuilt in the middle of the 15th century following the city wall's relocation. In the large niche there is a fresco by Mattia Preti which has been recently restored. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The statue of the Nile |
Piazzetta Nilo Naples 80134 Italy |
The corner of Piazzetta Nilo, part of the Largo Corpo di Napoli, was created in the mid 15th century after the demolition of the building known as the seat of the Nile. The name of the street is inspired by the statue (probably dating from Roman times), which represents the reclining figure of the river god Nile. Once the merchants had left, their deity was buried and forgotten about. It re-emerged towards the mid-twelfth century, missing its head, and was used to decorate first the seat and then the road to which it gave its name. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest spire in Naples |
Piazza Cardinale Sisto Riario Sforza Naples, Italia 80139 Italy |
The spire of San Gennaro is the oldest in Naples. It was built in the piazza as a votive made by the people of Naples during the eruption of Vesuvius in 1631. It was designed by Cosimo Fanzago and until several years ago there was a medallion with his self portrait inserted in the base. The spire was begun in 1637 and inaugurated in 1660. It is made up of four volutes which support a rich ionic capital on which rests the bronze statue of the Saint, made by Tommasso Montani. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quality travel service provider |
18 Via Camerelle Naples 80073 Italy +39 81 530 3400 |
Tiberio Viaggi Capri is a travel service provider that offers online booking, a live chat room to answer any questions you may have, as well as an image Bank with more than 500 print quality images. They also offer several quality tours at competitive rates. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The city's second gallery |
Via San Carlo Naples 80132 Italy |
Galleria Umberto I is the second gallery in Naples and the busiest. It was built during urban renewal following a cholera epidemic and the legge speciale of 1885. The project was done by engineer Emanuele Rocco, and then modified by Ernest Di Mauro and Antonio Curri. In 1890, the Salone Margherita (destined to become the famous singing café) and the Galleria were inaugurated. The architecture joins the new Renaissance facade with beautiful glass and iron roofing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tour a civilization before |
52 Via Dell'Indipendenza, Casoria Naples 80132 Italy +39 81 40 0256 |
See the city that lies beneath and is hidden from the naked eye. The special winter tour of the Underground City includes 5,000 year-old, carved-out caves and slightly more recent Roman water systems. Note the underground cemetery, initially used as an illegal graveyard for the indigent. This tour offers a fascinating viewpoint few ever see. You will want to wear good walking shoes and don't forget to bring a sweater. Review © 2007, Wcities |
