Piazza dei Martiri in Naples

La Piazza

Piazza dei Martiri is one of the most elegant squares in the city and is located near the Riviera di Chiaia and the Caracciolo seafront.

It dates back to the 17th century , a period in which the city was expanding towards the west.

The square is dedicated to all the Neapolitans who fell for the freedom of the city of Naples in 1799, 1820, 1848, and 1860, as symbolized by the tall obelisk that stands in the center of the square, dominated by a statue embodying the "virtue of the martyrs."

The buildings

Among the most important buildings we should mention:

• il Partanna Palace (restored by Antonio Niccolini for Lucia Migliaccio, wife of Fernando I di Borbone);
• il Palazzo Calabritto (renovated by Luigi Vanvitelli).

Information about Piazza dei Martiri

How to get here

Address: Piazza dei Martiri – 80121 Naples

By bus
151, Morelli Vittoria - Associazione stop (about 3 minutes on foot)

By subway
Subway 2 Line, Amedeo station (about 14 minutes on foot)

In funicular
Funicular of Chiaia, stop Parco Margherita, walk along via dei Mille, via Filangieri (about 10 minutes on foot)