Bezienswaardigheden in Napels

Naples Essentials

Naples offers a dense concentration of historical sites, from the ancient Roman artifacts in the National Archaeological Museum to the paleo-Christian Catacombs of San Gennaro. This selection highlights the city's architectural evolution, featuring the medieval Castel Nuovo, the Renaissance Royal Palace, and the Baroque Sansevero Chapel, home to the Veiled Christ. Visitors can explore subterranean geothermal tunnels, walk the nativity-shop lined Via San Gregorio Armeno, or enjoy panoramic views from the hilltop Castel Sant'Elmo and the seafront Castel dell'Ovo.

Naples Essentials — Kaart

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Naples National Archaeological Museum

The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is an important Italian archaeological museum, particularly for ancient Roman remains.

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Sansevero Chapel Museum

Baroque chapel and museum renowned for its remarkable sculptures, including the Veiled Christ, and its collection of anatomical machines. It combines religious art, intricate Rococo sculptures, and scientific exhibits within a historic setting.

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Royal Palace of Naples

Historic royal palace and museum featuring Renaissance architecture and art collections from the Bourbon kings of Naples.

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Museo di Capodimonte

Museo di Capodimonte is an art museum located in the Palace of Capodimonte, a grand Bourbon palazzo in Naples, Italy.

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Galleria Umberto I

Historic 19th-century covered shopping gallery featuring a glass and steel dome, mosaic floors, murals, and sculptures.

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New Castle

Historic medieval castle and civic museum featuring art, frescoes, and sculptures. It has served as a royal residence and cultural site since 1266.

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St. Martin's Charterhouse

The Certosa di San Martino is a former monastery complex, now a museum, in Naples, southern Italy.

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Naples Underground Geothermal Zone

Running beneath the Italian city of Naples and the surrounding area is an underground geothermal zone and several tunnels dug during the…

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San Gregorio Armeno Street

Located in the historical heart of the city, this street is famous for being lined with a plethora of crib shops.

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Plebiscite Square

Large historic public square featuring neoclassical architecture and notable monuments such as a royal palace and a basilica.

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Castel dell'Ovo

Historic seafront castle built on the island of Megaride, featuring Norman architecture and panoramic views of the Bay of Naples.

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Catacombs of San Gennaro

The Catacombs of San Gennaro are underground paleo-Christian burial and worship sites in Naples, Italy, carved out of tuff, a porous stone.

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Naples Cathedral

Historic Roman Catholic cathedral in Gothic style known for its religious relics and impressive art collections.

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Castel Sant'Elmo

Castel Sant'Elmo is a medieval fortress located on Vomero Hill adjacent to the Certosa di San Martino, overlooking Naples, Italy.

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New Jesus Church

Gesù Nuovo is the name of a church and a square in Naples, Italy. They are located just outside the western boundary of the historic center…