Zoological Museum of Naples, Naples

Name: Zoological Museum of Naples
Address: Naples, Italy
Telephone: +39 0812 535 160

#302 among attractions in Naples

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The Zoological Museum of Naples, located in Naples, south Italy, was founded by Gioacchino Murat in 1811. The first curator was Luigi Petagna. The founding collections were those of the Royal Bourbon Museum and the private collection of Giuseppe Saverio Poli. ()

Local name: Museo zoologico Coordinates: 40°50'47"N, 14°15'23"E

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Municipalità 2 (Pendino)Naples Italy

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+39 0812 535 160

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

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo di Sangro di Casacalenda, Sant'Angelo a Nilo, Palazzo di Sangro, Santa Chiara.

~780 ftNW
Palace, Neoclassical architecture
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~790 ftW
Group of landmark religious buildings
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~1100 ftNW
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~940 ftN
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~520 ftSW
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~920 ftN
Memorial, Monuments and statues
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~930 ftNW
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~380 ftNE
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zoological Museum of Naples?

Nearby attractions include Musei Universitari di Mineralogia, Naples (1 min walk), Basilica di San Giovanni Maggiore, Naples (2 min walk), Gesù Vecchio, Naples (2 min walk), San Girolamo delle Monache, Naples (2 min walk).

How to get to Zoological Museum of Naples by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zoological Museum of Naples:

Metro

Università • Lines: 1 (5 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 (6 min walk)
Monteoliveto - Facoltà Architettura • Lines: 139, 584, R4 (8 min walk)

Train

Montesanto (15 min walk)
Napoli Montesanto (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)