Musei Universitari di Mineralogia, Naples

Name: Musei Universitari di Mineralogia
Address: Naples, Italy

#319 among attractions in Naples

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Musei Universitari di Mineralogia, Naples

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The Royal Mineralogical Museum was established in 1801 by King Ferdinand IV of Naples. It was the first institute of its kind in Italy. It was housed in the former Library of the Jesuit Maximum College, where it is still housed today.

Many important scholars worked there, including Matteo Tondi, Carminantonio Lippi, Arcangelo Scacchi, and Ferruccio Zambonini. In 1845, the Museum hosted the Seventh Congress of Italian Scientists, which was attended by as many as 1,600-11 scientists.

The museum holds about 30,000 specimens, including some very rare in size or beauty, and is now part of the Museum Center for Natural and Physical Sciences of the University of Frederick II.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°50'48"N, 14°15'23"E

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Municipalità 2 (Pendino)Naples Italy

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Musei Universitari di Mineralogia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo di Sangro di Casacalenda, San Domenico Maggiore, Sant'Angelo a Nilo, Palazzo di Sangro.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Musei Universitari di Mineralogia?

Nearby attractions include Zoological Museum of Naples, Naples (1 min walk), Gesù Vecchio, Naples (2 min walk), San Girolamo delle Monache, Naples (2 min walk), Santa Maria di Monteverginella, Naples (2 min walk).

How to get to Musei Universitari di Mineralogia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musei Universitari di Mineralogia:

Metro

Università • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
Duomo • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)

Tram

Via Marina - Orefici • Lines: 1, 4 (6 min walk)
Via Colombo - De Gasperi • Lines: 1, 4 (9 min walk)

Bus

Sanfelice - Bovio • Lines: R2, R4 (7 min walk)
Monteoliveto - Facoltà Architettura • Lines: 139, 584, R4 (8 min walk)

Train

Montesanto (15 min walk)
Napoli Piazza Cavour (16 min walk)

Light rail

Napoli Porta Nolana • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (18 min walk)
Napoli Garibaldi • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (24 min walk)