Porta Capuana, Naples

Name: Porta Capuana
Address: Porta Capuana, Naples, Italy

#117 among attractions in Naples

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The Porta Capuana is an ancient city gate in Naples, Italy. The gate also gives name to the zone, which is one of the ten boroughs of Naples. This zone being part of the Fourth Municipality. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°51'16"N, 14°15'56"E

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Porta CapuanaMunicipalità 4 (San Lorenzo)Naples Italy

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Porta Capuana – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Madre, San Giovanni a Carbonara, Naples Cathedral, Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro.

~1880 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Madre, Naples
10 min walk • Tucked away in the vibrant heart of Naples, Italy, the Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina, known colloquially as Madre, is a beacon for contemporary art enthusiasts. This museum, housed in a 19th-century palazzo that has been masterfully renovated to blend...
~1610 ftW
Gothic church with ornate art and tombs
San Giovanni a Carbonara, Naples
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Naples, the Church of San Giovanni a Carbonara is a hidden gem that encapsulates the rich religious and artistic heritage of the city. This remarkable church, less known than some of Naples' grander cathedrals yet no less significant, dates back...
~1750 ftSW
Gothic architecture, Church
Naples Cathedral, Naples
9 min walk • Naples Cathedral, also known as the Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta, is a historic religious edifice and a centerpiece of faith in the bustling city of Naples, Italy. This cathedral is a prime example of Italian Gothic architecture, though it also incorporates...
~1770 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro, Naples
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Naples, the Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro is a hidden gem that offers a glimpse into the city's rich religious heritage and artistry. This museum, dedicated to the Patron Saint of Naples, San Gennaro, houses an exquisite collection of art...
~1750 ftW
Church
Santa Maria Ancillarum, Naples
9 min walk • Santa Maria Ancillarum is a Roman Catholic church in Naples, Italy. Its most notable artwork is The Birth of the Virgin Mary by Giacinta Sacchetti. The origin of its name and the date of its foundation are both unknown.
~1880 ftW
Baroque architecture, Church
Santa Maria Donnaregina Nuova, Naples
10 min walk • Santa Maria Donnregina Nuova is a church in central Naples, Italy. It is called Nuova to distinguish it from the older Angevin church of Santa Maria Donna Regina Vecchia.
~1790 ftW
Church
Baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte, Naples
9 min walk • The Baptistery of San Giovanni is a Paleochristian baptistery attached to the Santa Restituta church in Naples, Italy. It is the oldest surviving baptistery from medieval Europe.
~1690 ftSW
Chapel with seminal work by Caravaggio
Pio Monte della Misericordia, Naples
9 min walk • The Pio Monte della Misericordia is a church in the historic center of Naples, southern Italy. It is famous for its art works, including Caravaggio's The Seven Works of Mercy.
~980 ftSW
Library
Historic Centre of Naples, Naples
5 min walk • Considering that the site is of exceptional value. It is one of the most ancient cities in Europe, whose contemporary urban fabric preserves the elements of its long and eventful history.
~1240 ftS
Baroque architecture, Church
Santissima Annunziata Maggiore, Naples
6 min walk • The Santissima Annunziata Maggiore is a basilica church located in the quartieri Pendino near Forcella, in the historic center of Naples, Italy.
~1670 ftSW
Gothic architecture, Baroque architecture, Church
Chiesa di Sant'Agrippino a Forcella, Naples
9 min walk • Sant'Agrippino a Forcella is a church located on Via Forcella in Naples, Italy. A church at the site may have been present since the fifth century, but we have documentation of a consecration during the papacy of pope Clement IV in 1265-1268.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Porta Capuana?

Nearby attractions include Santa Caterina a Formiello, Naples (1 min walk), Fontana del Formiello, Naples (2 min walk), Sant'Anna a Capuana, Naples (3 min walk), Castel Capuano, Naples (3 min walk).

How to get to Porta Capuana by public transport?

The nearest stations to Porta Capuana:

Bus

Principe Umberto • Lines: 150 (4 min walk)
Piazza Garibaldi - Poerio • Lines: 150 (5 min walk)

Tram

Principe Umberto • Lines: 1, 2 (4 min walk)
Garibaldi • Lines: 1, 2 (6 min walk)

Metro

Garibaldi • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)
Duomo • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)

Train

Napoli Piazza Garibaldi (8 min walk)
Napoli Centrale (11 min walk)

Light rail

Napoli Porta Nolana • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (11 min walk)
Napoli Garibaldi • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (12 min walk)