Best Things To Do in Naples, Italy
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Statua Del Dio Nilo
(3 Votes)
This exquisite marble statue was mostly likely sculpted between the 2nd and 3rd centuries BC, when Egyptians were a common sight in the city. It was lost, restored centuries later, damaged, parts were stolen…it’s had an interesting time. But the final restoration 2014 left it as a old man, naked and bearded, lying on waves and hanging out with a lion and a sphinx. -
San Giovanni Maggiore
(3 Votes)
There may have been a Greek or Roman temple on this location before the 4th century church was built. Some way Emperor Constantine had it built in gratitude that his daughter was saved from shipwreck. In 1656 it was given a Baroque facelift, but the church kept getting damaged heavily by earthquakes. Finally they gave the church a wooden ceiling. See the damaged but still impressive main altar,...Read more -
Chiesa Dei Santi Apostoli
(5 Votes)
Churches in Naples are known for having vastly prettier interiors compared to their exteriors, but this church is so plain from the outside it can be mistaken for not being a church at all. Appropriately, the interior is mind blowingly decorated with Baroque motifs - frescoes and paintings and gilded stucco. Interestingly the church has also been used as a barracks and a tobacco factory. There ...Read more -
Basilica Santa Restituta
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This chapel is a beautiful place to visit on Via Duomo. This gorgeous church which was restored sometime in the 13th century is intricately decorated all over and the grandiose structure is a popular spot for the tourists. It is part of the Naples Cathedral and hence a very important location. The colossal painting at the altar is perhaps the most striking feature of the church. There are tiny ...Read more -
Zurzolo Teatro Live
(2 Votes)
Marco Zurzolo, saxophonist and composer, opened this place up to explore confluences of music, theatre and art. Concerts, exhibitions, workshops, and screenings are all organised here. It is also meant to serve to other functions as a cultural space and as a music school. Visit the attraction website to stay updated on upcoming events. -
Though old and large, this complex of religious buildings is not exactly historically significant. There’s a late-Renaissance church that was only completed in 1599, 300 years after construction started. The highlights are marble balustrade on the staircase, the baptism chapel, the bell tower, gilded wooden ceilings, lots of frescoes, a handful of chapels, ornate dome, sumptuous altar - t...Read more -
Santa Maria Di Regina Coeli
(3 Votes)
This church and convent was built in 1594 to house the priests of the Canons Regular of the Lateran. Two staircases lead up into the church; see the stucco apse dome, and the 17th century altar. The walls are, naturally, thoroughly frescoed. Look to the right of the sacristy for the bell tower. The architecture is Baroque and Renaissance. -
Chiesa Di Santa Maria Del Parto
(5 Votes)
Noticeable in the Mergellina neighborhood for its bright red facade, this beautiful church was built in 1529. The highlights are: The balconies on the upper half of the facade. 16th century Chapel with a nativity scene. 1770 organ 18th century high altar with polychrome wood statue of Madonna and Child. Jacopo Sannazzaro's tomb Three entrance portals on the lower facade. And do take your eyes...Read more -
San Pietro Ad Aram
(2 Votes)
This church is special to the Neopolitans. It is said that when St. Peter was on his preaching tour, and when he came to Naples, it was a this church that did his preaching, and where he converted the first Christians in the city. Check out the Madonna delle Grazie by Giovanni da Nola bas relief. Other than that, this 1690 Baroque church’s various artworks are roughly similar to those you...Read more -
Chiesa Dell' Incoronata
(3 Votes)
This is a highly unusual 14th century structure among the churches of Naples. For one, it was constructed specifically to hold a supposed relic of the Christ-a spine from his thorny crown. The long period of disuse and subsequent 18th century renovations destroyed much of the church’s interior artworks. Highlights here now include the main altar in the Cappella del Crocifisso, which also ...Read more -
Palazzo Delle Arti Napoli
(4 Votes)
This is a bit of a multi-tasker of an attraction. While the small collection of contemporary art does not have much variance, the large exhibition floor space about 6000 metres worth enable the palace to do a lot. Screenings, events, concerts, lectures, workshops, and debates have all been organised here, and some very successfully. As of 2016, it still seems the institute is not quite certain ...Read more -
Thetys-museo Del Mare Di Napoli
(6 Votes)
Most cities close to the sea ike to show off their close connection to the water. Naples however has only one such museum, and it is enough. Bolstered by generous donations from many different sources, the church has slowly grown in scope and appeal. This includes models of ships, machines illustrative of modern engines, ancient and modern navigation equipment. -
This 13th century church served as a sanctuary to prostitutes. It was renovated in the 17th century with baroque influences. See the polychrome marble interior, ornate main altar, and the artwork in the chapels. It’s a small church, but quite pleasing in its eccentricity. -
Archivio Storico
(3 Votes)
Combining drinks, food, event and music, this bar lounge and restaurant keep with Naples’tradition of conversation over wine or coffee. The design inside is muted but elegant. Events usually focus around music-karaoke, jam sessions, club singing. Check the website to know about upcoming events. The cocktails are exotic, the wine is fine and food is filling. -
Basilica Dello Spirito Santo
(3 Votes)
This 16th century church, renovated in the 18th, has a beautiful dome and imposing facade. Inside, the highlights are the tombs of Ambrogio Salvio and Paul Spinelli, the various paintings, and the frescoes in the fourth chapel, which remained intact despite the earthquake.