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The 10 most important monuments of Naples

Naples is a city rich in monuments dating back to different eras, an evocative panorama that for years has attracted Italian and foreign tourists.

There are numerous works and monuments of the city, a city that has lived and breathed art and culture for centuries. Getting lost in this sea of ​​beauties is very easy, but with a small guide it is possible to try to see the essential in the case of a short visit.

In this selection we will try to select i  monuments more important, those absolutely not to be missed (according to us).

 

The giant's fountain

Fountain of the Giant in Naples

La giant's fountain, also called dell'Immacolatella, is located between Via Partenope and Via Nazario Sauro a few steps from the Castel dell'Ovo. It is a building dating back to the seventeenth century by the Bernini need Michelangelo Naccherino. The fountain is a real monument, articulated through three round arches, supported by four pillars. Under the central arch there is a small tank supported by two marine animals, while in the lateral arches two statues hold a sea monster from which the water for the underlying basin gushed out. Above each arch are the coats of arms of the viceroy and the city, while in the center the coat of arms of the king supported by two cherubs.

More information: Card on the giant's fountain

The fountain of Neptune

fountain of the neptune in piazza municipio napoli

La fountain of Neptune, located in via Medina, was built around the 1595 by Naccherino, Landi, Bernini and Fontana. The fountain consists of a large basin surrounded by a balustrade with four diametrically opposed steps, on the sides of these stairs there are four lions from which the water gushes. Two sea monsters pour the water into the central tank below and the 4 borders of dolphins ridden by tritons have the same function. At the center of the fountain two nymphs and two satyrs hold a cup on which stands Neptune with the trident in his hand from which the water gushes.

More information: Card on the fountain of the neptune

Porta Capuana

Porta Capuana in Naples

Porta Capuana is located behind the Castel Capuano, was built in 1484 and in ancient times was the gateway to the city. It has been named Capuana because it is oriented towards the city of Capua. It consists of an elegant arch of white marble with decorations and high reliefs enclosed between two towers: the Tower of Virtue and the Tower of the Honor. In the middle of the door is engraved Coat of arms of Charles V on a bas-relief which originally represented the coronation of Ferdinand but which was canceled with the advent of the Spanish monarchy.

More information: Card on capuana door

Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella

Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella in Naples

In conservatory di San Pietro a Majella located in the convent of the Celestines you can admire the sculpture depicting Beethoven sculpted by Francesco Jerace in the 1895 and placed at the center of the large cloister. Inside the conservatory there is a museum that exhibits instruments, portraits and busts of composers and musicians who have moved from this place. Due to its wealth it is considered the most important music museum in the world.

More information: Details on the Conservatory of San Pietro a Majella

Piazza Municipio

View of Piazza Municipio in Naples

Piazza Municipio, located at the end of Via Medina, is one of the largest in Europe but also one of the most important tourist destinations thanks to its proximity to the Maschio Angioino. The square has a semi-rectangular shape, on the north side we find the Bank of Italy Palace, the Mercadante theater, on the western side the Basilica of San Giacomo degli Spagnoli, on the eastern side we find the maritime station and to the south the Maschio Angioino. In this square you can see two monuments, the bust of Giuseppe Mazzini in front of the castle and the equestrian monument dedicated to Vittorio Emanuele II that sees the statue of Partenope placed before the first king of Italy.

More information: Card on the town hall square

Piazza Sannazzaro

piazza sannazaro di napoli fountain of the mermaid

Piazza Sannazzaro it is the place of sorting of the circulation coming from Fuorigrotta from the Riviera of Chiaia and from Corso Vittorio Emanuele. This square is famous for the famous "Fountain of the Sirens"Erected by the sculptor Buccini with the collaboration of Jerace. The fountain is a marble group composed of a pool in the center of which stands a rock on which are resting four animals, a horse, a lion, a dolphin and a turtle. On this it overlooks the Mermaid Partenope holding a lyre in his right arm and the left one pointing upwards.

More information: Card on piazza sannazzaro

Piazza Sisto Riario Sforza

Piazza Sisto Riario Sforza in Naples

Piazza Sisto Riario Sforza It has ancient origins of great architectural and artistic interest. It is in this square that the celebrations were held in honor of San Gennaro and to thank him for the escaped danger during the eruption of Vesuvius, it was decided to build an obelisk in his name. In the 1636 Tommaso Montani finished the work. The structure is composed of a quadrangular base on which are placed large volutes ending in an ionic capital on the top of which was raised the bronze statue of San Gennaro.

More information: Details on Piazza Sisto Riario Sforza

Piazza Dante

Piazza Dante in Naples

Piazza Dante is located in the historic center of Naples, around it overlook the church of the Immaculate of Health Operators, the Church of Santa Maria del Caravaggio, church of San Michele in Port 'Alba , Church of San Domenico Soriano. At the center of the square in the 1871 the architect Tito Angelini erected a large white marble statue depicting Dante Alighieri on whose base you can read "To the unification of Italy depicted in Dante Alighieri". In this square we can also admire the complex of the National Boarding School founded in 1768 one of the most important historical-religious complex of Naples.

More information: Card on Piazza Dante

Piazza dei Martiri

Piazza dei Martiri in Naples

Piazza dei Martiri It is located in the historic area of ​​the city in the Chiaia district, one of the richest in Naples. At the center of the square we find the Monument to the Neapolitan Martyrs, consists of a column on the top of which stands a statue carved from Emanuele Caggiano, which symbolizes the "virtue of martyrs". At the base there are four lions: the dying one, the one pierced by the sword, the one lying with the statute under the leg and the one standing, each of them represents the martyrs of a given historical period.

More information: File on Piazza dei Martiri

Municipal villa of Naples

The Villa Comunale of Naples

La Villa Comunale of Naples it is one of the main historical gardens full of holm oaks, pines, palms and eucalyptus trees. It extends between Piazza della Vittoria and Piazza della Repubblica. Inside the villa there are numerous fountains including the "Fountain of the Porphyry Cup", "Fountain of Saint Lucia", "Fountain of the Rape of the Sabines", "Fountain of Castor and Pollux", "fountain of the Capitoline Flora", "Belvedere Flora Fountain", and the "Fountain of the Rape of Proserpine". There are also numerous busts and statues of famous Neapolitan figures including Giambattista Vico, Pietro Colletta, Giosuè Carducci and many others.

More information: Card on the Municipal Villa

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