Events in Naples over the weekend from 3 to 5 May 2019 | 10 tips
The best events in Naples to spend the weekend from 3 to 5 May 2019.
In the first weekend this month there is no shortage of events in Naples to spend a nice weekend. From May 3 to May 5, 2019 you can participate in the many events planned for the annual May of the Monuments, always very interesting, or visit the cultural exhibitions that still continue in the city.
At the Botanical Garden, however, there is the new edition of Planta whirlpool bath, trade show entirely dedicated to rare plants and flowers, and more, while at the Catacombs of San Gennaro there is avery suggestive evening aperitif.
Also the City of Science offers many events, taking advantage of the long bridge of May Day.
Here are all the weekend events in Naples.
This post in brief
- Cultural events
- 1) May of Monuments 2019: the program of events and exhibitions
- 2) May 2019st XNUMX bridge in the City of Science in Naples
- 3) Chagall on display in Naples at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore at Pietrasanta with over 150 works on display
- 4) Caravaggio on display at the Capodimonte Museum in Naples with works from the Neapolitan period
- 5) Canova at the Archaeological Museum of Naples: an exhibition with 110 works at Mann
- 6) Spring in Floridiana 2019: an event on culture, beauty and inner research
- 7) Escher on display at the PAN in Naples: the works of a visionary genius and his artistic heirs
- 8) Opening of the Capodimonte deposits in Naples, the "Stories still to be rewritten" exhibition is underway
- Other events
Cultural events
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May of Monuments 2019: the program of events and exhibitions

On the occasion of the 220th anniversary of the revolutionary uprisings of 1799, the Department of Culture and Tourism of the Municipality of Naples dedicates the 25th edition to Gaetano Filangieri with the theme “The right to happiness. Filangieri and the '700 of the Lumi ".
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- Friday May 03 2019Footnotes: the program is in the article by clicking on More information
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First May 2019 Bridge in the City of Science in Naples

On 1, 4 and 5 May 2019 City of science in Naples organized a program full of events to celebrate together in the name of fun and sharing.
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Where: City of Science, NaplesWhen:
- Friday May 03 2019Prezzi:Footnotes: the program is in the article by clicking on More information
- Science Center Ticket: 10€
- Planetary Ticket: 5€
- Science Center + Planetary Ticket: 12.97€
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Chagall on show in Naples at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore at Pietrasanta with over 150 exhibited works

The extraordinary and colorful dream world of Marc Chagall arrives in the heart of the historic center of Naples, in an unmissable exhibition with over 150 works that will immerse visitors in a journey to discover the artistic dimension of this incredible Russian painter.
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Where: Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore at PietrasantaWhen:
- Friday May 03 2019Prezzi:
- one piece rubber: 14€
- Reduced: 12€
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Caravaggio on display at the Museum of Capodimonte in Naples with the works of the Neapolitan period

Starting from April 2019 there will be an unmissable exhibition on Caravaggio at the Capodimonte Museum which, for the first time, will focus on the works created by the great Michelangelo Merisi during his stay in Naples, probably the most intense period of his entire production. artistic. The exhibition will be open from 12 April to 14 July.
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Where: Museum of CapodimonteWhen:
- Friday May 03 2019Prezzi:
- Exhibition + whole museum: 15€
- Small exhibition + museum: 13€
- Only whole show: 14€
- Only show reduced: 11€
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Canova at the Archaeological Museum of Naples: an exhibition with 110 works at Mann

From 28 March to 30 June to 1 July 2019 the National Archaeological Museum of Naples (MANN) will host 110 works by the famous neoclassical sculptor Antonio Canova, including some masterpieces currently housed in the artistic collection of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. It consists of 12 large marbles and more than 110 works including large models, bas-reliefs, plaster casts, models and drawings.
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Where: National Archaeological Museum of NaplesWhen:
- Friday May 03 2019Prezzi:
- interoceptive: 15€
- reduced: 7.5€
- citizens of the European community aged between the 18 and the 25 years: 2€
- Citizens under the 18 years of the European Community and non-EU citizens: FREE
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Spring in Floridiana 2019: an event on culture, beauty and inner research

If you want to spend a day dedicated to art, science, but also literature, dance, theater, music, health, botany and ancient oriental disciplines, then you can't miss the event scheduled at the Duca Museum in your calendar. of Martina - Villa Floridiana.
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Where: FloridianaWhen:
- Friday May 03 2019Prezzi:Footnotes: the program is in the article by clicking on More information
- interoceptive: 4€
- reduced: 2€
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Escher on show at the Naples PAN: the works of a visionary genius and his artistic heirs

Update: the exhibition has been extended until the 5 May.
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Opening of the Capodimonte deposits in Naples, at the start of the exhibition "Stories yet to be rewritten"

On 21 December, at 17.30 pm, at the Capodimonte Museum in Naples, the exhibition entitled “Depositi di Capodimonte. Stories yet to be written "which will continue until May 15, 2019. As can be understood in part from the name itself, this is an exhibition entirely dedicated to the works from the five deposits of Capodimonte.
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Where: Museum of CapodimonteWhen:
- Friday May 03 2019Prezzi:
- one piece rubber: 12€
- Reduced: 8€
Other events
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Planta 2019 at the Botanical Garden of Naples: the free market exhibition on flowers and plants

Also this year "Planta, the garden and beyond" is back for the VII edition on 3, 4 and 5 May 2019 always in the magnificent Botanical Garden of the Federico II University of Naples. It is a Market Exhibition dedicated to quality horticulture, plants and flowers, seeds, rare plants and exotic essences.
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Evening aperitif at the Catacombs of San Gennaro: an appointment not to be missed

If you want to live a truly unique experience of its kind, you cannot miss the appointment with the evening Aperivisita at the Catacombs of San Gennaro which takes place every Saturday from February 2019. Thanks to this visit, in fact, you can discover one of the underground cavities most suggestive of Naples and Southern Italy.