Night of San Lorenzo in Naples: where to observe shooting stars and night events in the city

Couple watching the starry sky

La Night of San Lorenzo is one of the most anticipated of the year, also a Napoli, because it gives the possibility to raise your eyes to the sky and observe the beautiful shooting stars of the swarm of the Perseids. The appointment is on 10 August, although the peak will be between 12 and 13 August.

The observation is even more suggestive if you are in a dark place or if you participate in some event organized for the occasion. Being admired in front of this unique spectacle is truly incredible! Also, on these nights they look very good too Jupiter and Saturn, which arise from the east. To recognize them we can use one of the many apps that help us move in the sky, such as Sky Map.

In Naples, in addition, during the day of 10 August 2022, you can participate in some evening openings of Capodimonte and Pompeii.

Here are all our tips on how to experience the Night of San Lorenzo!


The best places to observe shooting stars

1

By the sea

By the sea

The best places from which to observe the Perseid swarm are always the darkest ones and this generally applies to any observation of the sky. We recommend looking for places where light pollution is very low, thus moving away from the city a little.

Go to the seashore in the shores of Varcaturo or on the beaches and the Lungomare di Pozzuoli it's a good idea because generally the main lights are behind us.

Information

Where: Lidos of Varcaturo and Lungomare di Pozzuoli
Date:
  • August 10, 2022 nplk
Price: FREE

2

Virgilian Park

Virgilian Park

In the Virgilian Park you can lie down on a cloth and nibble on some snacks while sticking his nose up to try and catch some nice shooting stars!

Information

Where: Virgiliano Park, Viale Virgilio
Date:
  • August 10, 2022 nplk
Price: FREE

3

Belvedere of San Martino

Belvedere of San Martino

At Vomero, in the famous Largo di San Martino, you can sit on a bench or remain romantically leaning against the wall to observe the sky waiting for some shooting star and, why not, also express some wishes.

Information

Where: Viewpoint of San Martino, Vomero
Date:
  • August 10, 2022 nplk
Price: FREE

4

Waterfront of Naples

Waterfront of Naples

A place a little less isolated from light pollution, but the Lungomare di Napoli is definitely a place very romantic and a few shooting stars with their better half can be spotted with a little luck!

Information

Where: Waterfront of Naples
Date:
  • August 10, 2022 nplk
Price: FREE

5

Night of San Lorenzo in Naples, at the Lido Gallo to see the shooting stars

Starry sky and milky way with tree
The night of desires, or the Night of San Lorenzo, is coming and with it the many events organized throughout the Campania Region, to daydream.

Information

Where: Lido Gallo, Varcaturo The: 10-08-2022
Give her: 20:00 23:30Price: price quotation


Events for the Night of San Lorenzo on August 10th

6

Pompeii opens in the evening, night walks to the excavations with the ticket at 5 euros

The Archaeological Park of Pompeii is one of the most visited sites in Campania, in fact, every day, many tourists come to Pompeii to admire the remains of the city which in 79 AD was completely buried by the eruption of Vesuvius.

Information

Where: PompeiGive her: 20:00 23:00

Openings:

  • From 10 / 08 / 2022 to 12 / 08 / 2022
Closed on days:
  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday
Prezzi:
  • ticket: 5€


7

The Bosco di Capodimonte in Naples opens at night for the month of August

The wonderful Real Bosco di Capodimonte in Naples for the entire month of August 2022 will be open to citizens who will be able to visit it even in the suggestive evening atmosphere.

Information

Where: Wood of CapodimonteGive her: 07:00 22:00

Openings:

  • From 10 / 08 / 2022 to 12 / 08 / 2022
Prezzi:
  • full ticket : 12€
  • reduced ticket: 2€


8

Night of San Lorenzo at the Amphitheater of Santa Maria Capua Vetere with shows on the Constellations

Campano Amphitheater
Tuesday 9 August 2022, on the occasion of the night of desires, or San Lorenzo, a celebration that falls on August 10 of each year, at the wonderful Campano Amphitheater, in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, from 19:30 to 22:30 there will be an extraordinary opening with various scheduled events.

Information

Where: Campano Amphitheater of Santa Maria Capua Vetere
Date:
  • 9 August, 2022: opening: 19:30 -
Prezzi:
  • minimum ticket: 5€
  • maximum ticket: 12€


9

On Vesuvius night walks to observe the shooting stars of San Lorenzo

Vesuvio
In the evocative setting of the Valle Dell'Inferno, on Vesuvius, from 7 to 21 August 2022 at 19:00 special events will take place, in particular night excursions dedicated to the passage of the Perseids organized by the Cultural Association Vesuvio Natura da Esplorare.

Information

Where: VesuvioDal: 10/08/2022By: 12/08/2022
Prezzi:
  • adult ticket: 20€
  • children's ticket: 15€


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