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 In Neo-classical style |
Piazza Roffredo Beneventano Naples 80121 Italy +39 81 245 1050 |
The Casina is located in the wonderful 'Villa Comunale' complex, which Ferdinand IV of Bourbon had built. In 1778, it was entrusted to the design of the architect to Carlo Vanvitelli. The Neo-classical building was built in 1870 and was called 'Pompeiorama', because it housed a permanent exhibition of images from Pompeii, first looked after by the artist F.Maldarelli and then by the photographer Lauro. Restored in 1891 by the architect Chioccarelli, it became home to exhibitions organised by the 'Polytechnic Artist's Circle'. After the war, it became the headquarters of the 'Salvator Rosa' Society for Fine Arts. From 1997 onwards, the building was returned to the Naples Town Council who actually own it, and it has been used as an exhibition area for contemporary art and for various cultural exhibitions. The exhibition space takes up an area of 280 sqm by 60 sqm. 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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City's oldest castle |
Via Caracciolo Di Bella Naples 80133 Italy +39 81 764 0590 |
First settled by the ancient Greeks who went on to found the city of Partenope, the tiny island of Megaride is home to the city's oldest castle. Many believe the name, Castel dell'Ovo, is due to its unusual shape (ovo meaning "egg"); however, others maintain that the name is linked to medieval legend. Apparently the poet Virgil hid an egg in an iron cage and left it to hang from a rafter in a secret place within the castle; if the egg is broken, both the castle and the city are doomed to destruction. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Count of Maddaloni's Palace |
121 Via San Biagio dei Librai Naples 80134 Italy |
The Palazzo Carafa Santangelo is one of the most interesting renaissance buildings in Naples. It is a mixture of Florentine renaissance forms and late gothic tastes, along with elements of Catalan architecture, arches with lowered curves, and columns and capitals in the porch. A beautiful marble portal adorned by a festoon of laurel leaves, and closed by a large wooden door carved with the Carafa family coat of arms. The building used to belong to Diomede Carafa, Count of Maddaloni, humanist, and collector of works of art through his contacts with Florence. The, palazzo was built in 1466, as is indicated by an engraving in the portal. Other sculptures decorated the niches in the courtyard, the stairs, and the rooms in the, "palazzo". Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Built at end of the 1500's |
45 Via Benedetto Croce Naples 80134 Italy |
The sumptuous Carafa della Spina Palace was constructed at the end of 1500 and its interior was completely renovated in the first half of 1700. The façade is livened up by the presence of several floors with Rococo balconies and it retains one of the most interesting portals in 18th century Neapolitan civil architecture. This extremely high portal is defined by enormous piers on a base which is decorated and surmounted by masks and high-reliefs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Houses Oriental Studies Institute |
12 Piazza San Domenico Maggiore Naples 80134 Italy |
The palace looks out onto the Piazza San Domenico and houses the various departments that make up the Institute of Oriental Studies. Traces of the old building are visible on the first two levels of the façade. Following the earthquake of 1668, the appearance of the building was changed in 1727. The lower floor was preserved, while the upper floor was restructured. The 'Galleria' is notable for its vault decorated with the 'Gigantomachia' and 'Episodes from the Aeneid'. Another floor was added towards the middle of the nineteenth century. To visit the 'Cabinet', you will need to gain authorization from the administration department. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Renaissance palace |
12 Via Benedetto Croce Naples 80134 Italy +39 081 551 7159 |
The Filomarino Palace was constructed in the 15th century by a branch of the Brancaccio family. At this time two ogival arches were erected on the stairway which can also be admired. The palace was renovated by the Sanseverinos princes of Bisignano) as well as by Giovanni Francesco Di Palma between 1512 and 1530. Benedetto Croce lived in the palace until he died (1866-1952). He was a philsopher and historian who in 1947 founded the Italian Institute for Historical studies in the room which previously housed the well-stocked library. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant renaissance palace |
39 Via San Biagio dei Librai Naples 80134 Italy |
This "palazzo" was built for Bartolomeo di Capua, Count of Altavilla, by Giovanni Donadio (the Mormando) in 1512-13. The building has undergone significant alterations through time, especially in the basements. It is one of the most beautiful and elegant renaissance homes in Naples. The façade is divided into three floors, and is interrupted by three sets of windows separated by pilaster strips. More recently the, "Il Giornale" directed by Benedetto Croce newspaper was printed in the building. The Campania Archive Service is now located in this, "palazzo". Review © 2007, Wcities |
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18th century palace |
53 Calata Trinità Maggiore Naples 80134 Italy |
Going down the Trinità Maggiore which runs towards the Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, you will see the 18th century Pignatelli di Monteleone Palace on your left hand side. The palace was constructed in 1718, from a design by Ferdinando Sanfelice. It has an exquisite façade, and an elegant scroll ornament displays a dedication to Nicola Pignatelli in 1718, while on the left of the portal is a tablet commemorating the Impressionist painter and sculptor Edgar Degas' frequent stays in Naples. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palace dating back to 1499 |
Largo Corpo Di Napoli Naples 80134 Italy |
This palace was built in 1499 for Cesare Pignatelli di Toritto. The palace is defined by its elegant renaissance lines, in which scrolls and baroque style decorations are inserted. Marble coats of arms which function as corbels, stand out in the facade, while on the ground floor you can see traces of arches and columns, probably remains of the ancient Nile seat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palace belonging to the architect Sanfelice |
19 Via Arena della Sanità Naples 80137 Italy |
Palazzo Sanfelice was built between 1724 and 1726, and was built to be a home for the architect and his family. It has four floors, with two symmetrical entrances. As in the Palazzo dello Spagnolo, the facade is decorated with pilaster strips and string course strips. The windows' rich stucco decoration was lost during the earthquake in 1980. The majestic portals allow access into two very different courtyards, and contain very original decorative elements, unusual scrolls, and a marble inscription supported by mermaids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palace hosting Naples' Synagogue |
31 Vico Santa Maria Cappella Vecchia Naples 80121 Italy |
Before the 18th century Via Morelli was built, there was a wonderful view from Palazzo Sessa of Capri and Posillipo Hill. Palazzo Sessa was built on the grounds belonging to Santa Maria a Cappella Vecchia. To reach the palace you have to cross the ancient churchyard through a portal dating back to 1506. The church has been converted into a gym and none of the former façade is visible. The Lateran Canons who used to live there, sold the vast estate to Marquis Giuseppe Sessa in 1741. Today the building holds the central branch of the Jewish Community and a Synagogue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palace hosting the Banca Commerciale Italiana |
185 Via Toledo Naples 80132 Italy |
This palace was built by Cosimo Fanzago for Giovanni Zevallos between 1637 and 1639. In 1653 it became the property of Giovanni Vandeneyen the merchant, and in 1688 it was bought by the Colonna family (then the princes of Stigliano). After being sold in 1931, it underwent various alterations so that only the main portal was left. Between 1898 and 1920 the building belonged to the Banca Commerciale Italiana and was restructured by Luigi Platania - he covered the courtyard with a decorated skylight. There are Pompei style eighteenth century frescoes by Giuseppe Cammarano and Gennaro Maldarelli, canvases by Francesco De Mura, and "The Martyrdom of Saint Ursula", Caravaggio's last work. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Palace belonging to Spanish nobleman |
19 Via Dei Vergini, Campania Naples 80137 Italy |
This, "palazzo" was built in 1738 for Marquis Nicola Moscati. It was first named "dello Spagnolo" at the beginning of the 19th century when it became the property of Tommaso Atienza, a nobleman from Madrid. The building was almost certainly designed by Ferdinando Sanfelice, although his name is not mentioned in certain documents. The buildings plans include two courtyards, separated by a beautiful open stairway with double rampants and five arches. This is certainly an example of Sanfelice's creative genius which had major effect on the designs of Neapolitan stairways. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Naple's opera house |
93f Via San Carlo Naples 80133 Italy +39 81 797 2111 |
Commissioned by King Charles of Bourbon, Europe's oldest working theatre was built in 1737. It wasn't long before its magnificent architecture and exquisite blue, gold and silver décor, complimented by a program with wider public appeal, was attracting praise from both home and abroad. Completely destroyed by a fire in 1816, Ferdinand I of Bourbon ordered the theatre to be rebuilt just six days later. As a result the acoustics, still regarded as perfect, were improved and the stage extended. The opera season begins in January in Naples. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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