Floridiana of Naples, the first floor of the museum becomes accessible to visitors again
DoThe Floridiana is reborn: the first floor of the museum in Vomero reopens to the public
After a long period of waiting, the first floor of Villa Floridiana in Vomero finally welcomes the public again. A piece of news that will make many Neapolitans and art lovers happy: the section dedicated to European porcelain reopens, one of the most precious collections of the Duca di Martina Museum.
What does the new opening at Floridiana include?
The heart of the reopening is the first floor of the museum, which remained closed for safety reasons. The safety works have been completed and from today visitors can once again admire a rare and refined heritage. The porcelains on display tell the story of 19th-century collecting in Naples, thanks to the work of the Duke of Martina, Placido de Sangro.
On show there are unique and rare items, as a singular example of sixteenth-century imitation of Chinese porcelain, made by the Medici Manufactory. An opportunity to discover pieces that until now had remained hidden from the public.
How the museum visit route changes
The museum explained that the new setup will be dynamic: it will be adapted as conservation work continues in the other rooms, with the aim of always keeping at least part of the collection open and accessible. A strategy that aims to combine the protection of assets with the desire of citizens to live and learn about their history.
What is the future of the Vomero museum complex?
The reopening is just one piece of a larger project. In fact, there is still talk of the Vomero museum complex, which should unite Castel Sant'Elmo, Certosa di San Martino and the Floridiana under a single management. The decree establishing the hub was approved in 2024, but since then the project has been at a standstill. With the change in the Ministry of Culture, the proposal has remained suspended.
Meanwhile, the Floridiana reopens its doors and welcomes visitors with new energy. A small but important step to give back to Naples one of its symbolic places.