Naples in one day
DISCOVERING NAPLES ..IN ONE DAY!
Naples is the largest city in southern Italy (third Italian city by population) and among the most populous and densely populated metropolitan areas of the European Union. The city has something for everyone: rich in places of art, beauty, history, narrow streets, wonderful landscapes, attractions and contradictions. From world-class monuments to archaeological treasures, from the best pizza to the amazing street nightlife, Naples will never be boring. Have you landed in Naples for a trip for one day? International Community IC Napoli recommends you in this section a long itinerary that will take you to discover what deserves to be visited and admired. One day in Naples will not let you explore everything, but it will give you time to fall under its southern charm. If you are in Naples for a day your starting point is almost certainly the Napoli Centrale train station in Piazza Garibaldi. For travel to or from the airport or port area, check the connections actually available and ANM Alibus service notices before planning your journey. Also check Naples Airport's official notices. The route crosses the old centre and continues towards the waterfront. Choose the stops and indoor visits that fit the time you have. From Garibaldi, take Metro Line 1 to Materdei, the starting point for this route. Check ANM service notices for your travel date.Practical information reviewed: . Choose stops to suit the time you have and check opening, transport and visitor notices through the official links before setting out.
The mysteries of Naples: from Anime Pezzetelle to San Gennaro’s blood
Places of interest: Cimitero delle Fontanelle, Palazzo dello Spagnuolo, Duomo di Napoli. Arriving at the station of Materdei line 1, our itinerary immersed in art begins (in fact, the same underground station of 'Materdei' is part of the 'Art Stations'. Starting from the homonymous district and crossing the Health and the Virgins we will head towards the Cathedral of S. Maria Assunta, also known as the Cathedral of Naples. After getting off the train, we will walk along Via Bartolomeo Caracciolo to reach the Cimitero delle Fontanelle, at the end of the natural valley of the Sanità district. This gigantic tufa quarry preserves the remains of the victims of the great plague of 1656 and cholera of 1836 and is known for the ritual of “Anime Pezzentelle“: the cult foresaw the adoption and arrangement of a skull (called “capuzzella”), to which corresponded an abandoned soul (called “pezzentella”) in exchange for protection, with the hope that once in heaven, the defunct soul could be grateful. After the walk in Neapolitan folklore, we will move from the Sanità along the homonymous street to the district of the Vergini, where we will take a look at the Palazzo Spagnuolo, characteristic for the wide and numerous arches that intertwine with the trend of the stairs. Once enchanted by the Spanish architectures of the Spagnuolo, our tour continues towards one of the most important artistic streets of Naples, via Duomo. Once out of the Virgins area, we will cross P.zza Cavour and in a straight line we will head towards the Metropolitan Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, better known as the Cathedral of Naples. A mixture of styles, from the pure gothic of the 4th century to the neo-Gothic of the nineteenth century, awaits them, but the Duomo remains famous for the blood-breaking ritual of San Gennaro, which happens, according to believers, three times a year: Saturday that precedes the first Sunday of May, September 19th, the day of the celebrations in honor of the patron saint, and December 16th. After leaving the Duomo, you can take a street-food break on Via dei Tribunali, where Pizzeria Di Matteo is known for its frittatina. Check the restaurant's current menu and displayed prices.Booking is compulsory to visit the Cimitero delle Fontanelle. Check the official visitor information, opening times and ticket options before including the stop in your route.
A journey through Naples history: from the ancient centre to Piazza del Plebiscito
From the Duomo, continue towards Via San Gregorio Armeno and Spaccanapoli through the old centre. Reach Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, then follow Via Toledo towards Galleria Umberto I and Piazza del Plebiscito. Along the way, you can stop in Piazza San Domenico Maggiore or admire Santa Chiara and Gesù Nuovo from outside. Choose any indoor visits according to opening arrangements and the time you have; you can shorten the route before continuing towards the waterfront.
Seaside of Naples
Places of interest: Santa Lucia, Via Caracciolo, Castel dell’Ovo, Piazza Vittoria, Via Chiaia Once past Piazza del Plebiscito, we will cross the area of Santa Lucia, considered one of the most beautiful and evocative of the city, to cross Via Caracciolo, a long and wide promenade of Naples where there is Castel dell’Ovo, the oldest castle in the city will peep out. The fortress dates back to the twelfth century and overlooks the Neapolitan promenade. The curious name derives from the legendary Roman poet Virgilio, who narrates that the castle walls were fortified against external attacks using magical eggs kept in the dungeons. The walk will continue, crossing the pedestrian area of Via Caracciolo, towards Piazza Vittoria. From here we can return to the Historic Center via Via Calabritto and Piazza dei Martiri in the direction of Via Chiaia. This pedestrian area is a reference point for luxury shopping in Naples. Taking it all we will find ourselves in Piazza Trieste and Trento, from here we will again take Via Toledo to return to the Historic Center. Our tour ends here, if you had time to have dinner we suggest you to stay in the Via Tribunali area, where you will have the opportunity to find many pizzerias in order to taste the traditional Neapolitan pizza, known all over the world. We therefore recommend the three most famous of the Historic Center: Sorbillo, Di Matteo or Antica Pizzeria Da Michele.