Macellum of Naples, Naples

Name: Macellum of Naples
Address: Fondaco del Gelso Ai Mannesi, Naples, 80138, Italy

#217 among attractions in Naples

Museum, Gothic architecture, Archaeological site

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The Macellum of Naples was the macellum or market building of the Roman city of Neapolis, now known as Naples. Due to the rise of the ground level the macellum is now located beneath the church of San Lorenzo Maggiore. The first construction dates to 5th or 4th century BC when the area was the location of the agora during the Greek period. When Neapolis became a Roman possession it was eventually transformed into a macellum. This structure was covered by a mudslide in the 5th century AD, probably as a result of flooding. ()

Local name: Scavi archeologici di San Lorenzo Maggiore Coordinates: 40°51'3"N, 14°15'30"E

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Fondaco del Gelso Ai MannesiMunicipalità 2 (Pendino)Naples 80138 Italy

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Macellum of Naples – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Napoli Sotterranea, San Lorenzo Maggiore, San Paolo Maggiore, Naples Cathedral.

~450 ftW
Museum, Historical place
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Which popular attractions are close to Macellum of Naples?

Nearby attractions include San Lorenzo Maggiore, Naples (1 min walk), Santa Restituta, Naples (1 min walk), Santa Maria della Colonna, Naples (2 min walk), Via dei Tribunali, Naples (2 min walk).

How to get to Macellum of Naples by public transport?

The nearest stations to Macellum of Naples:

Metro

Duomo • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Museo • Lines: 1 (10 min walk)

Bus

Foria - Metropolitana M2 • Lines: 147, 182, 184, 584, C51 (9 min walk)
Capolinea Piazza Cavour M2 - Farmacia Cavour • Lines: 147, 182, 184 (9 min walk)

Train

Napoli Piazza Cavour (9 min walk)
Napoli Piazza Garibaldi (17 min walk)

Tram

Via Marina - Duomo • Lines: 1, 4 (12 min walk)
Garibaldi • Lines: 1, 2 (14 min walk)

Light rail

Napoli Porta Nolana • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (15 min walk)
Napoli Garibaldi • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (20 min walk)