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Porta Capuana
5m
Renaissance gateway with marble arch and medieval towers, once Naples’ eastern entrance, now a ceremonial monument with ornate carvings.
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5m
Square is named after Italy’s first president, featuring a Renaissance fountain, shrine to San Gennaro, and Santa Caterina a Formiello church.
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Castel Capuano
10m
12th‑century fortress later courthouse, expanded by Frederick II, with volcanic stone walls, historic events, and nearby noble chapels.
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Via Dei Tribunali
5m
Ancient street alive with pizza aromas, once home to courts and lawyers, echoing centuries of debates and bustling daily life.
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Obelisco di San Gennaro
5m
Baroque monument built after Vesuvius eruption, topped with San Gennaro statue, near Naples Cathedral and Caravaggio’s masterpiece.
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15m
Naples Cathedral with Roman columns, frescoes, relics of San Gennaro, and the miracle of his blood, blending Gothic and Baroque.
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15m
Church with twin towers, rich art, historic library, and Banksy’s “Madonna con la pistola,” symbolising Naples’ culture and struggle.
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5m
Square layered with Greek, Roman, and Baroque history, featuring Basilica di San Paolo Maggiore and San Lorenzo Maggiore ruins.
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Via San Gregorio Armeno
5m
Famous street of nativity workshops, glowing year‑round with handcrafted presepe figures, embodying Naples’ festive spirit.
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5m
Narrow alley rooted in Greek Neapolis, named after a fig tree; layered walls and hidden courtyards preserve aristocratic past.
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5m
Square with Nile statue symbolizing fertility; once path for condemned prisoners; linked to Spaccanapoli, Naples’ historic backbone.
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Piazza San Domenico Maggiore
5m
Square with plague obelisk of Saint Dominic; Gothic church tied to Thomas Aquinas, royal tombs, and intellectual history.
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Piazza Bellini
5m
Lively square with cafés above exposed Greek walls; monument to composer Vincenzo Bellini reflects Naples’ cultural depth.
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5m
Street shaped in 16th century reforms; blends Renaissance order with modern rhythm, following ancient Greek defensive walls.
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5m
Freestanding bell tower mixing Gothic base and Baroque additions; a timeline in stone marking centuries of Naples’ history.
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Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara
15m · Admission ticket included
Gothic Franciscan basilica, royal tombs, WWII destruction, later restored; museum reveals Roman baths and medieval frescoes.
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Piazza del Gesu Nuovo
5m
Square with Baroque obelisk of Immaculate Conception; Gesù Nuovo church’s diamond façade hides rich art-filled interior.
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5m
Baroque fountain dedicated to Charles II; nearby Cappella Piccolomini shows Tuscan Renaissance elegance in Naples.
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Via Toledo
5m
Grand 1.2 km street built in 1536 under Spanish rule; historic promenade, site of uprisings, now bustling with shops.
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5m
Dense grid built for soldiers in the 16th century; vibrant life, shrines, murals, and authentic Neapolitan spirit fill its alleys.
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5m
Large civic square with Palazzo San Giacomo, Fountain of Neptune, and Castel Nuovo’s towers, blending medieval strength and Baroque elegance.
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Galleria Umberto I
10m
Neoclassical opera house built in 1737, richly decorated, later rebuilt; opposite stands Galleria Umberto I, a grand 19th‑century arcade with glass dome.
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Piazza del Plebiscito
10m
Vast open square with Basilica di San Francesco di Paola, Royal Palace, equestrian statues, grand dome, and Bourbon heritage, Naples’ most iconic civic space.
