Posillipo, Naples

Name: Posillipo
Address: Naples, Italy

#340 among attractions in Naples

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Facts and practical information

Posillipo is an affluent residential quarter of Naples, southern Italy, located along the northern coast of the Gulf of Naples. ()

Alternative names: Area: 2 mi²Coordinates: 40°48'20"N, 14°12'12"E

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Municipalità 1 (Posillipo)Naples Italy

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Posillipo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa Rocca Matilde, Fontana del Sebeto, Palazzo Donn'Anna, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Faro.

~1700 ftNE
Palace
Villa Rocca Matilde, Naples
9 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Naples, Italy, Villa Rocca Matilde stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. This historic villa, also known as Villa Rosebery, is one of the three official residences of the President of the Italian...
1.5 miNE
Baroque architecture, Fountain
Fontana del Sebeto, Naples
38 min walk • The Fontana del Sebeto is a monumental fountain located in largo Sermoneta in the zone of Mergellina of Naples, Italy. The fountain was commissioned by the viceroy Emanuele Zunica e Fonseca, and built by Carlo Fanzago based on a design by his father, Cosimo.
1.1 miNE
17th-century mansion with a storied past
Palazzo Donn'Anna, Naples
30 min walk • Palazzo Donn'Anna is a historic residence in Naples, Italy. It sits prominently at water's edge at the beginning of the Posillipo coast, just west of the Mergellina boat harbor. The building is on the site of the so-called "Rocks of the Siren" and, indeed, was originally called La Villa Sirena.
0.9 miSW
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Faro, Naples
24 min walk • Santa Maria del Faro is a church in the quartiere of Posillipo of Naples, Italy. A church was founded here in the 13th century, and restored in the 18th century using designs by Ferdinando Sanfelice and under the patronage of the Mazza family. The Baroque church incorporates small fragments of Roman sarcophagi.
~1770 ftS
Vernacular architecture, Park
Villa Rosebery, Naples
9 min walk • The Villa Rosebery is one of the three official residences of the President of Italy. The villa grounds cover 6.6 hectares. Villa Rosebery is situated in Naples and it is so named because it was owned by the British prime minister, the 5th Earl of Rosebery.
1.6 miNW
Amusement, Theme park, Playground
Edenlandia, Naples
40 min walk • Edenlandia is an amusement park in Naples located on Viale Kennedy in the Fuorigrotta district.
0.5 miW
Church
Chiesa di Santo Strato a Posillipo, Naples
14 min walk • San Strato a Posillipo is a parish church in the Posillipo neighborhood of Naples, Italy. The church was founded in 1266 by commission from Greek orthodox converts, and built atop the remains of a Greco-Roman temple. In 1572, the church was rebuilt.
~440 ftW
Memorial, Cemetery, Architecture
Mausoleo Schilizzi, Naples
3 min walk • The Mausoleo Schilizzi, also known as the Mausoleum of Posillipo or Ara Votiva per i Caduti della Patria is a monumental mausoleum built in the 1880s in a Neo-Egyptian style. It is located at Posillipo, Naples, and overlooks the bay from atop a hillside.
1.6 miNW
Watersports, Swimming pool
Piscina Scandone, Naples
42 min walk • Felice Scandone swimming pool is an infrastructural complex for swimming activities in Naples.
1.2 miSW
Museum
Parco Archeologico del Pausilypon, Naples
32 min walk • The Posillipo or Pausilypon archaeological and environmental park is an archaeological area in the Posillipo district in Naples opened in 2009. Access to the park for visitors is from discesa Coroglio 36, through the impressive Grotta di Seiano.
1.5 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
Vesuvius Observatory, Naples
38 min walk • The Vesuvius Observatory is the surveillance centre for monitoring the three volcanic areas of Campania, Italy: Mount Vesuvius, the Phlegrean Fields and Ischia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Posillipo?

Nearby attractions include Mausoleo Schilizzi, Naples (3 min walk), Villa Rocca Matilde, Naples (9 min walk), Villa Rosebery, Naples (9 min walk), Chiesa di Santo Strato a Posillipo, Naples (14 min walk).

How to get to Posillipo by public transport?

The nearest stations to Posillipo:

Bus

Posillipo - Deposito ANM • Lines: 140 (1 min walk)

Train

Napoli Campi Flegrei (32 min walk)
Cavalleggeri Aosta (33 min walk)