Real Albergo dei Poveri, Naples

Name: Real Albergo dei Poveri
Address: Piazza Carlo III, 1, Naples, 80137, Italy
Telephone: +39 081 795 1111

#51 among attractions in Naples

Baroque architecture, Palace, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Bourbon Hospice for the Poor, also called il Reclusorio, is a former public hospital/almshouse in Naples, southern Italy. It was designed by the architect Ferdinando Fuga, and construction was started in 1751. It is five storeys tall and about 354 m long. It was popularly known as "Palazzo Fuga". King Charles III of the House of Bourbon meant the facility to house the destitute and ill, as well as to provide a self-sufficient community where the poor would live, learn trades, and work. The massive Hospice at one time housed over 5000 persons, men and women, in separate wings The building is the centre of Naples, which is included in UNESCO World Heritage List. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BroqueCoordinates: 40°51'48"N, 14°15'55"E

Address

Piazza Carlo III, 1Municipalità 4 (San Lorenzo)Naples 80137 Italy

Contact

+39 081 795 1111

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Real Albergo dei Poveri – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Real Albergo dei Poveri open?

Real Albergo dei Poveri is open:

Monday 9 am - 10 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 10 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 10 pm
Thursday 9 am - 10 pm
Friday 9 am - 10 pm
Saturday 9 am - 1 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Real Albergo dei Poveri?

Nearby attractions include Church of Sant'Antonio Abate, Naples (4 min walk), Botanical Garden of Naples, Naples (5 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli alle Croci, Naples (8 min walk), English Cemetery, Naples (10 min walk).

How to get to Real Albergo dei Poveri by public transport?

The nearest stations to Real Albergo dei Poveri:

Bus

Carlo III • Lines: 12, 147, 184, 185, 20, 584, C68 (3 min walk)
Piazza Carlo III • Lines: 12, 147, 182, 184, 185, 584, C68 (3 min walk)

Tram

Ponte Casanova Novara • Lines: 1, 2 (14 min walk)
Piazza Nazionale • Lines: 1, 2 (15 min walk)

Train

Napoli Piazza Cavour (20 min walk)
Napoli Piazza Garibaldi (21 min walk)

Metro

Garibaldi • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)
Museo • Lines: 1 (25 min walk)

Light rail

Centro Direzionale • Lines: 7, 9 (24 min walk)
Napoli Garibaldi • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 7, 9 (25 min walk)