Fontana del Formiello, Naples

Name: Fontana del Formiello
Address: Naples, Italy

#213 among attractions in Naples

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The Fontana del Formiello is a historic public fountain located at the rear exterior of the Castel Capuano, facing Piazza Enrico de Nicola, and across the street from the church and convent of Santa Caterina a Formiello in Naples, Italy. The term Formiello comes from the forms or containers for water spouts found in the convent. The fountain had been placed in storage during the late 19th century, and reconstructed at this site in 1930. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°51'14"N, 14°15'53"E

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Municipalità 4 (Mercato)Naples Italy

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Fontana del Formiello – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madre, San Giovanni a Carbonara, Naples Cathedral, Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro.

~1690 ftW
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~1530 ftW
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~1410 ftSW
Chapel with seminal work by Caravaggio
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Old city gate with triumphal carvings
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana del Formiello?

Nearby attractions include Santa Caterina a Formiello, Naples (2 min walk), Castel Capuano, Naples (2 min walk), Porta Capuana, Naples (2 min walk), Sant'Anna a Capuana, Naples (4 min walk).

How to get to Fontana del Formiello by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana del Formiello:

Tram

Principe Umberto • Lines: 1, 2 (5 min walk)
Garibaldi • Lines: 1, 2 (6 min walk)

Bus

Principe Umberto • Lines: 150 (5 min walk)
Piazza Garibaldi - Poerio • Lines: 150 (6 min walk)

Metro

Garibaldi • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Duomo • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)

Train

Napoli Piazza Garibaldi (9 min walk)
Napoli Centrale (12 min walk)

Light rail

Napoli Porta Nolana • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (11 min walk)
Napoli Garibaldi • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (13 min walk)