Porta San Gennaro, Naples

Name: Porta San Gennaro
Address: Via Porta S. Gennaro, 16, Naples, 80138, Italy
Telephone: +39 081 454395

#172 among attractions in Naples

Forts and castles, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Porta San Gennaro is one of the ancient gates of the city of Naples, located just southwest of the edge of the Piazza Cavour, just off the busy Via Foria and leading to a pedestrian alley, just east and parallel to Via Duomo. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°51'18"N, 14°15'22"E

Address

Via Porta S. Gennaro, 16Municipalità 2 (Pendino)Naples 80138 Italy

Contact

+39 081 454395

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Day trips

Porta San Gennaro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madre, Napoli Sotterranea, San Paolo Maggiore, San Giovanni a Carbonara.

~720 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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Catholic church with an ornate interior
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~1420 ftSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro, Naples
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Baroque architecture, Palace, Architecture
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~1140 ftSW
Church
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~980 ftSE
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Baroque architecture, Church
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Baroque architecture, Church, Art gallery
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Gothic architecture, Church
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta San Gennaro?

Nearby attractions include Gesù delle Monache, Naples (1 min walk), Sant'Aspreno ai Crociferi, Naples (3 min walk), Piazza Cavour, Naples (4 min walk), Santa Maria Donna Regina Vecchia, Naples (4 min walk).

How to get to Porta San Gennaro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta San Gennaro:

Bus

Foria - Metropolitana M2 • Lines: 147, 182, 184, 584, C51 (1 min walk)
Capolinea Piazza Cavour M2 - Farmacia Cavour • Lines: 147, 182, 184 (2 min walk)

Train

Napoli Piazza Cavour (2 min walk)
Napoli Piazza Garibaldi (20 min walk)

Metro

Museo • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Dante • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)

Tram

Principe Umberto • Lines: 1, 2 (16 min walk)
Ponte Casanova Ist. Sogliano • Lines: 1, 2 (17 min walk)

Light rail

Napoli Porta Nolana • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (21 min walk)
Napoli Garibaldi • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (24 min walk)