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Ready to look into the past and learn about the heritage of this fascinating city? We list historic homes, plantations, battlegrounds, and churches that are rich in history and provide for an educational travel diversion.
Category: Historic Sites - Naples Attractions & Activities
Address: Porto Santa Lucia, Naples, IT
Castel dell'Ovo is a 2000 year-old castle that stands on the Isle of Megaris overlooking the Gulf of Naples. Most importantly, it is the landing site of the Greek settlers who founded Naples. The fortress has since changed hands numerous times, with residential stints by Normans, the French, Brazilians, and Spaniards, and has served as a venue for...
Category: Historic Sites - Naples Attractions & Activities
Address: Piazza del Municipo, Naples, IT
Built in the 13th century by Charles I of Anjou and completely reconstructed in the 15th century. The massive trapezoid-shaped building features an archway offset by cylindrical towers. Inside is an ornate courtyard, which includes the Apartment of the Viceroys, Room of the Barons, and the Palatine Chapel.
Category: Historic Sites - Naples Attractions & Activities
Address: Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, Naples, IT 80134
Standing in the midst of one of Naples' leading piazzas, this spire was built in the late 1740's and closely resembles the design of an obelisk.
Category: Historic Sites - Naples Attractions & Activities
Address: Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, Naples, IT 80134
Enormous Gothic spire was first built in the late 1200's and later underwent extensive modification in the mid-1700's.
Category: Historic Sites - Naples Attractions & Activities
Address: Via Benedetto Croce 12, (Filomarino Palace), Naples, IT 80134
The palace hails from the 15th century and features Gothic windows, Ogival arches, a courtyard, and lava stone gateways. Among the palace's former inhabitants: Benedetto Croce, a historian and scholar who in 1947 founded the Institute of Historical Studies, an organization that continues to use the residence.
Palazzo Pignatelli di Monteleone
Category: Historic Sites - Naples Attractions & Activities
Address: Calata Trinità Maggiore 53, Naples, IT 80134
This 18th century palace is the former residence of Duke Camillo Pignatelli di Monteleone. The palace is noted for its striking façade and stately entrance portal, and is a good example of the period's architecture.
Category: Historic Sites - Naples Attractions & Activities
Address: Piazza Dante, Naples, IT 80135
Named for poet Dante Aligehri, this public square is among Naples's long cherished locations. Marked by Romanesque architecture and Gothic flourishes, the area dates back to the 1500's, with its signature landmark being a 1872 statue of Dante standing in the midst of the square.
Category: Historic Sites - Naples Attractions & Activities
Address: Via Santa Chiara 49, Naples, IT 80134
Built in the early fourth century, this church sustained considerable damage during World War II. However, Santa Chiara has since undergone considerable repair. On-site museum contains numerous Roman and medieval artifacts.
Category: Historic Sites - Naples Attractions & Activities
Address: Via San Carlo 93f, Naples, IT 80133
Built in 1737, this is Italy's largest opera house and Europe's oldest theatre still in operation. A fire completely destroyed the facility in 1816. However, reconstruction began less than a week later, resulting in a theatre of even greater proportions, as evidenced by the luxurious trappings and monolithic architecture that marks this landmark...
