All the best events to spend the 2015 Valentine's Day in Naples, including romantic dinners, art, guided tours and theatrical performances
Little is missing Valentine 2015, but the city is already ready to celebrate the most romantic anniversary of the year with a rich program of events aimed at lovers.
Saturday 14 February there will be spoiled for choice whether you want to spend the whole day in the company of your partner, participating in guided tours, artistic and cultural events around Naples or more special events like a flashmob, whether you prefer to devote yourself entirely to a romantic evening.
A beautiful candle light dinner with your sweetheart it will be ideal to make the atmosphere perfect, as it would be very suggestive to observe the stars and planets, in a night illuminated only by the stars.
The choice is up to you, the alternatives are many and tempting, so let yourself be guided by your tastes and decide which will be the most suitable event to make the day of lovers unforgettable!
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Culture
Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro
“For a unique Neapolitan Valentine's Day” is the initiative that includes a visit to the wonders of the Treasure of San Gennaro. We will approach the statue of Tobiolo, traditionally linked to singles, who will be able to find a soul mate thanks to his help. In fact, by touching the fish near the angel, you will have the opportunity to find eternal love.
- Where: Museum of the Treasure of San Gennaro, via Duomo 149
- Hours: 9.30 18.00-
- Price: 5 €, pair 6 €, (including visit, glass of prosecco and voucher)
- Info: 081294980 | info @ museosangennaro. it
Double appointment at the Mother Museum
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Naples offers two unmissable events: the initiatives "But love ..." and "MADReLOVE Party". The first includes the extraordinary opening with a free guided tour of the exhibition dedicated to Lucio Amelio, a tour enriched by the music composed by Amelio himself. The second is an event with music and video projections dedicated to the passion for art.
Couples will also receive a special balloon.
- Where: MADRE Museum, Via Settembrini 79, 80139 - Naples
- Timetable: from 20: 00 to 02: 00
- Ticket price: free
- Information: 081 19313016
- For all the info on the event, the our dedicated article.
Love that my mind reasons for me - National Library
In the Exhibition Hall of the Library will be held the initiative "Love that my mind reasons for me - love stories over the centuries". Readings will be made to learn about the most famous and intense love stories in history, through manuscripts, theatrical and literary texts and the most beautiful Neapolitan songs ever.
- Where: National Library, Piazza del Plebiscito 1
- Timetable: 9.00-13.00 (also Monday 16 / 02 and Friday 20 / 2 until 17 hours)
- Info: 0817819231
Shepard Fairey # OBEY at the PAN - Couples ticket
On the occasion of Valentine's Day, the PAN exhibition dedicated to the works of Shepard Fairey, the street artist who oversaw President Obama's election campaign, offers an offer for couples. First, there will be an extraordinary opening until 24, then couples will pay for a ticket valid for 2.
- Where: PAN, via dei Mille 60
- Price: 8 €, couple 2 × 1, reduced 6 €
- Hours: opening up to 24
- Info: for all the details, the our article on the offer for the #Obey exhibition
Railway Museum of Pietrarsa
On Valentine's Day you can also travel in time, thanks to the initiative organized in the suggestive Railway Museum of Pietrarsa. A night guided tour in costume will lead us to the discovery of carriages, historic locomotives, period furnishings and exhibitions. And there will be a gem: the carriage number 10 of the "Royal Train", illuminated in great style for the occasion.
- Where: National Museum of Pietrarsa, Traversa Pietrarsa (San Giovanni a Teduccio)
- Timetable: from 9.00 to 24.00
- Ticket price: 8 € entrance per pair 8 € (2 for 1) | reduced (6-18 years) 8 €
- Info: 081472003
- Further details in the our article dedicated to the visit of the Pietrarsa Railway Museum
Sala del Tesoro in San Domenico Maggiore - Ticket for couples
Couples will also pay a special ticket for the fascinating visit to the Sala degli Aredi, better known as the Treasure Room, inside the Basilica of San Domenico Maggiore. In the Hall there are splendid walnut cabinets from 1749 which contain a permanent exhibition full of unique objects belonging to the Aragonese kings and Dominican friars.
- Where: in the Sacristy of the Basilica of San Domenico Maggiore (Piazza San Domenico Maggiore)
- Price: 5 € couple ticket (valid for two entrances)
- Timetables: from 9: 30 to 12: 00 and from 16: 30 to 19: 00
- Info: 081 4420039 | info@parteneapolis.it
- For all the details on the initiative, the our article on the Sala del Tesoro
Church of San Severo al Pendino
During the concert "For fun and for pleasure: irony and eros in the Neapolitan polyphony of the Renaissance", organized in the church, you will have the opportunity to make an original declaration of love to your partner. The concert will focus on Italian Renaissance music with particular regard to the Neapolitan one, with the performance of odd voices, percussion, wind, brass and plucked instruments. During the evening, also a moment dedicated to all lovers, with "14 reserved verses to be dedicated to 14 loves". You can book a declaration of love, which will be announced during the concert, or book a dedication for your loved one with a post or a private message on the group's Facebook page.
- Where: via Duomo, 286
- Timetable: from 20. Extraordinary opening up to 23.00
- Info: 0818568027 | 3926158514 | sandra_iozz@hotmail.it | musicareservata1989@gmail.com
Sansevero Chapel - Couple ticket
On the occasion of the Lovers' Day, the Sansevero Chapel offers a special ticket for couples: two entrances for the price of one to visit the wonderful sculptures and works that are inside. You can admire the splendid Veiled Christ, the Anatomical Machines, the Statues of Virtues and many other artistic masterpieces. In addition, you will receive a postcard depicting "Conjugal Love", one of the Statues of Virtues, signed by Paolo Persico.
- Where: Museo Cappella Sansevero, Via Francesco de Sanctis 19
- Timetable: from 18: 30 to 24: 00 (last entry 23 hours: 40)
- Ticket price: couples formula - € 7 per couple
- Information: 081 5518470 | info@museosansevero.it
- For all the info on the initiative, consult the our article on the Sansevero Chapel
Theater
Valentine's Day at the Teatro San Carlo
Culture, art and music in the oldest opera house in Europe, for a Valentine's Day in the name of opera. You will be able to attend the famous Tristan and Isolde and the Othello, as well as having the opportunity to get to know the structure in depth thanks to the guided tours organized for the occasion at special prices.
- Where: San Carlo Theater of Naples
- Info: for schedules and prices of shows and visits, our article on Valentine's Day at the San Carlo.
Ll'urdemo 'nnammurato - Unstable Theater
At the TIN (Teatro Instabile di Napoli) a show will be staged on the to suffer from love, which will tell the joys, sorrows, upsets, jolts and throb of a love affair. Through a long and poignant serenade, we will discover the meanders of the passion, in the magic belly of Naples.
- Where: TIN, vico Fico Purgatorio in Arco 38
- Timetable: 21.00
- Info: 3384731271 | 3286188754
Guided tours
Guided tour of Capodimonte Observatory
What's better than celebrating Valentine's Day by gazing at the stars? The Capodimonte Observatory has organized a series of astronomical observations, accompanied by guided tours, as part of the initiative “In love with the evening, in love with Science…”. You will follow some interesting guided tours to the Planetarium and the Museum of Astronomical Instruments and you will get to know the most beautiful stars that populate our sky.
- Where: the INAF Observatory - Capodimonte Astronomical Observatory, Salita Moiariello 16
- Info: for details on visits, timetables and prices, read the our dedicated article.
Walk Fall in love with Art
Naples exudes love and passion from every street, square and alley, so a walk among its more or less hidden places is perfectly in line with the day of lovers. By participating in the walk through the historic center organized by the CuoriCity association, you will be able to learn about stories and legends, curiosities and interesting characters, all seasoned with a good aperitif-dinner based on traditional Neapolitan food.
Where: departure from Piazza San Gaetano
Info: to know all the info, there is the our article dedicated to the Walk Fall in love with Art.
Path recited at night at the Castel dell'Ovo
The Mani e Vulcani Association will take you on a fascinating guided tour within the walls of the Castel dell'Ovo, to discover Virgil's verses and reflections. Through the stories of love and passion told by the Poet, we will immerse ourselves in a world made of love and legend.
- Where: Castel dell'Ovo, via Eldorado 3
- Timetable: from 18: 00 to 20: 00 (The Castle will remain open until 22: 00)
- Ticket price: free
- Information: 0815643978 - 0815499953 | info@manievulcani.it. Reservations required for a maximum of 50 participants per route.
- All the detailed information on the visit can be found in the our dedicated article.
Valentine's Day in tandem
BikeTour Napoli organizes bike rides for couples, strictly aboard a tandem or a couple of “kissed” bikes (provided by the Mario Schiano company). We will make a flat path to discover places and events around the city, together with the companions.
The program includes the consumption of prosecco and an aperitif to toast, with the partner, to love and culture.
- Departure: Square in front of Mergellina Station (line 2) - Car park at the Ostello di
Mergellina - Duration: 3 / 4 approx
- Price: 25 € per person
- Program: Bike / tandem retreat, Bike tour, Bike sweets (prosecco + aperitif)
- Timetable: 10.00 and 19.00 (two appointments)
- Info: 335 1525480 | 3382127542 | biketournapoli@gmail.com
Fall in love with cinema
A walk to discover the places of Naples protagonists of cinematographic masterpieces, discovering stories, curiosities and backstory. We will mainly visit the Santa Lucia area, film locations ranging from the Lumiere brothers to Troisi.
- Where: Gathering of the participants in Piazza Trieste e Trento, entrance to the Royal Palace
- Timetable: 11.00
- Price: 8 €, free up to 18 years
- Info: 392 2863436 | Cultura@sirecoop.it | 3206151107 | info@campaniamovietour.com
- Reservations required.
Special dinners
Dinner at Le Cheminée Hotel
Il Chiostro restaurant at Le Cheminée Business Hotel will prepare a romantic dinner for all couples by organizing an interesting masked event. Hearts in Mask, in fact, will be a truly original and fun way to celebrate love: you will participate in a dinner show in costume. All customers must present themselves dressed as a famous couple, with the possibility of winning a prize if the costume chosen is judged the most beautiful.
The evening will be accompanied by live music and you can choose themed or personalized menus to amaze your own half.
- Where: via della Stadera, 91
- Info: to know the other details and the complete menus, consult the our article dedicated to dinner at Le Cheminee.
Dinner at the Relais Villa Buonanno
To spend a fantastic Valentine's Day, you can book a night at Relais Villa Buonanno, giving your partner a romantic dinner and breakfast in your room.
The All Inclusive offer includes:
- Prosecco and welcome chocolates
- Overnight in a standard double room set up with balloons
- Floral tribute for her
- Candle-lit Cupid Dinner at the property's restaurant
- Breakfast Room
- Included of: Free Minibar and Coffee & Tea Corner
Prices: 129 € per couple | supplement in Deluxe room € 20,00 per couple | supplement in Suite € 59,00 per couple
The dinner menu includes:
- Double crispy cannoli stuffed with ricotta cheese with tempura shrimp and its own sauce
- Small red strozzapreti with sea lupins, turnip tops and bread crumbs, garlic, oil and chilli
- Stuffed ravioli with aubergines and provola from the Lattari mountains on tomato pappa, sauce and baked almond strips
- Sea bass sandwich with vegetable caponata and dried tomatoes with rosemary
- Curly apple nudes with a liqueur chocolate sauce
- Mineral water, Tenuta Santacosta wine and coffee
Price: 80 € per couple
In addition, there are special offers:
- Limousine service: a luxury car will accompany your partner from home to the Relais, where you will open the door and together you will be accompanied to your love nest
- Personalized cake: book the cake in the shape of a heart, personalizing it with your names
Info:
- for availability and prices, contact the reception staff
- tel: 0817332202
- site of the Relais Villa Buonanno
Late check out on availability of the structure.
Bookmob
A nice flashmob with books as protagonists organized in Piazza San Domenico Maggiore. This is the bookmob, a nice and original way to exchange books with complete strangers. All you have to do is show up in the Piazza on Valentine's morning and, at the right time, leave your book read to the person next to you. The initiative was organized by the Librincircolo association.
- Where: Piazza San Domenico Maggiore
- Info: for schedules and methods of participation, the our article on the bookmob
Make (rs) Love in Città della Scienza
Make (rs) Love: Valentine's Day is the rich program of events designed by Città della Scienza to celebrate love. We will discover many curiosities about this noble feeling, we will travel between sea and land routes, we will dance with bees and butterflies and we will be able to learn how to cook, create origami and discover intriguing and curious games.
- Where: Città della Scienza, via Coroglio 57 / 104
- Info: to know all the events, read the Complete program of Make (rs) Love
The race of love - Via Partenope
A non-competitive relay race dedicated to lovers, to be carried out strictly in pairs. The location will be the fascinating waterfront of Naples and the route will be 2km long. As a "witness" a flower will be used, one of the symbols of love and along the way there will be animation and a village. Inside, food and wine tours with thematic stations. Singles will also be able to register and will receive a partner drawn by lot.
- Where: via Partenope
- Info: info@area-comunicazione.it
- Price: bib and race pack 5 €
Valentine's Day in San Gregorio Armeno and Decumani
Until 25 February, the streets of San Gregorio Armeno and the Decumani will come alive with shops and initiatives always in the name of love. There will be a rich program of events focused on crib art, taste and ancient popular music. It will be possible to visit the historic workshops of the artisans and taste the typical goodness of our cuisine.
- Where: San Gregorio Armeno and the Decumani
- Info: to know the whole program of the event, read the our article dedicated to the event.
