San Gennaro al Vomero, Naples

Name: San Gennaro al Vomero
Address: Via Gian Lorenzo Bernini 55, Naples, 80129, Italy
Telephone: +39 081 556 9167

#299 among attractions in Naples

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San Gennaro al Vomero is a Neoclassic-style church, located on the corner of via Solimena and via Giovanni Bernini, near the piazza Vanvitelli in Naples, Italy. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Gennaro al Vomero Coordinates: 40°50'42"N, 14°13'52"E

Address

Via Gian Lorenzo Bernini 55Municipalità 5 (Vomero)Naples 80129 Italy

Contact

+39 081 556 9167

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

Nearby attractions include: Museo nazionale di San Martino, Castel Sant'Elmo, Certosa di San Martino, Stadio Arturo Collana.

0.5 miE
Museum
Museo nazionale di San Martino, Naples
14 min walk • Perched atop the Vomero hill, the Museo Nazionale di San Martino is a cultural treasure nestled in the vibrant city of Naples, Italy. This museum, housed in the former San Martino Charterhouse, offers a rich tapestry of Neapolitan history and art.
0.4 miE
14th-century fortress and former prison
Castel Sant'Elmo, Naples
11 min walk • Perched atop the Vomero Hill, Castel Sant'Elmo is a commanding fortress that has stood watch over Naples, Italy, for centuries. This medieval castle, with its star-shaped design, offers a panoramic vista of the sprawling city below, as well as the azure waters of the...
0.6 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Certosa di San Martino, Naples
15 min walk • Perched atop the Vomero hill, the Certosa di San Martino dominates the skyline of Naples, Italy, offering a cultural experience as rich as the history it has witnessed. This former monastery, now a museum, is a testament to Neapolitan artistry and religious devotion...
0.4 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Stadio Arturo Collana, Naples
10 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Naples, Stadio Arturo Collana is a historic sport venue that has served as a hub for athletic events and local sports enthusiasts. Situated in the Vomero district, this stadium, although not as globally renowned as the colossal San Paolo...
0.4 miS
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
National Museum of Ceramics, Naples
10 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Naples, the National Museum of Ceramics is a treasure trove of artistic expression, showcasing the rich tradition of ceramic artistry in Italy. This museum is a testament to the country's centuries-old love affair with pottery and ceramics...
0.6 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Palazzo delle Arti di Napoli, Naples
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Naples, the Palazzo delle Arti di Napoli, commonly known as PAN, stands as a modern bastion of culture and art in a city steeped in history. This contemporary museum, dedicated to promoting the visual arts, is a pivotal platform for both...
0.8 miNE
Church
Gesù e Maria Complex, Naples
21 min walk • Gesù e Maria Complex was a small monastic complex in Naples which also included the monastic church. The monastery buildings now house a hospital. It is sited on the summit of the zona di Pontecorvo. It was first built for the Dominican friar Silvio d'Atripalda in 1580 - he had obtained its site from Ascanio Coppola.
~1990 ftS
Museum with decorative arts collection
Villa Floridiana, Naples
10 min walk • The Villa Floridiana is a monumental house located amid a large park in the Vomero quarter in Naples, southern Italy. It overlooks the western Neapolitan suburbs of Chiaia and Mergellina.
0.7 miS
Museum, Vernacular architecture, Art museum
Villa Pignatelli, Naples
18 min walk • The Villa Pignatelli is a museum in Naples in southern Italy. The villa is located along the Riviera di Chiaia, the road bounding the north side of the Villa Comunale on the sea front between Mergellina and Piazza Vittoria.
~1060 ftSE
Square
Piazza Ferdinando Fuga, Naples
6 min walk • Piazza Ferdinando Fuga, popularly known as piazzetta Fuga for its modest size and called during the fascist period piazza Franco Belfiore to commemorate a young fascist who fell fighting in a clash in 1921, is a square in Naples located in the Vomero district.
0.8 miE
Baroque architecture, Church, Cable car
Santa Maria di Montesanto, Naples
20 min walk • The church of Santa Maria di Montesanto and the annexed monastery were built in Naples, Italy, by a community of Carmelite friars that had its origins in Montesanto, Sicily. The initial architect was Pietro De Marino, but the work including the cupola was completed by Dionisio Lazzari.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Gennaro al Vomero?

Nearby attractions include Teatro Diana Napoli, Naples (5 min walk), Piazza Ferdinando Fuga, Naples (6 min walk), Vomero, Naples (7 min walk), Rione Antignano, Naples (7 min walk).

How to get to San Gennaro al Vomero by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Gennaro al Vomero:

Bus

Bernini - Solimene • Lines: 130, V1 (1 min walk)
Bernini - Fuga • Lines: 130, 635, C36, V1 (3 min walk)

Metro

Vanvitelli • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
Quattro Giornate • Lines: 1 (9 min walk)

Train

Cimarosa (5 min walk)
Piazza Fuga (6 min walk)