Fontana del Gigante, Naples

Name: Fontana del Gigante
Address: Via nazario sauro, Naples, Italy

#48 among attractions in Naples

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Facts and practical information

The Fontana del Gigante or Fountain of the Giant is a 17th-century monumental fountain in Naples. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°49'47"N, 14°15'0"E

Address

Via nazario sauroMunicipalità 1 (San Ferdinando)Naples Italy

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

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Reale, Galleria Umberto I, Castel Nuovo, Piazza del Plebiscito.

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Restored palace and royal apartments
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Elegant, Art Nouveau-style shopping hall
Galleria Umberto I, Naples
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Imposing medieval castle and art gallery
Castel Nuovo, Naples
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Traffic-free square used for city events
Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples
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Ornate 18th-century opera house
Teatro di San Carlo, Naples
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Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fontana del Gigante?

Nearby attractions include Castel dell'Ovo, Naples (3 min walk), Santa Maria della Catena, Naples (5 min walk), Spaccanapoli Street, Naples (7 min walk), Province of Naples, Naples (7 min walk).

How to get to Fontana del Gigante by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fontana del Gigante:

Bus

Santa Lucia - Regione Campania • Lines: 128, 140, C25, E6 (4 min walk)
Chiatamonte - Castel dell'Ovo • Lines: 128, 140, 154, C25 (6 min walk)

Metro

Chiaia - Monte di Dio • Lines: 6 (13 min walk)
Municipio • Lines: 1, 6 (18 min walk)

Train

Augusteo (17 min walk)
Corso Vittorio Emanuele (21 min walk)

Tram

Via Colombo - Porto • Lines: 1, 4 (20 min walk)
Via Marina - Orefici • Lines: 1, 4 (29 min walk)