Naples: Museum
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Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Nestled in the heart of Naples, Italy, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, or the National Archaeological Museum, is a treasure trove of ancient history and a must-see for any visitor to the city. Housed in a majestic 16th-century building that was originally a cavalry...
Museo nazionale di San Martino
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.
Castel Nuovo
Imposing medieval castle and art gallery Nestled in the heart of Naples, Italy, Castel Nuovo is a monumental landmark that stands as a testament to the city's storied past. This historic castle, often referred to as Maschio Angioino, is a fusion of medieval and Renaissance architecture that has dominated the...
Museo di Capodimonte
Museum of international art and treasures Perched atop a hill offering panoramic views of Naples, the Museo di Capodimonte is a repository of artistic and historical treasures that beckons art aficionados and casual visitors alike. Housed in the grand Palazzo di Capodimonte, originally built as a hunting lodge...
Madre
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...
Castel Sant'Elmo
14th-century fortress and former prison 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...
Certosa di San Martino
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...
Museo del Corallo
The Museo del Corallo in Naples, Italy, is a testament to the city's deep connection with the art of coral craftsmanship. Nestled in the heart of the historic city, this museum is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of coral artifacts, showcasing the intricate...
Napoli Sotterranea
Napoli Sotterranea, or the Naples Underground, is a fascinating journey into the depths of history located beneath the vibrant city of Naples, Italy. This subterranean museum offers visitors a unique glimpse into the ancient and complex network of tunnels, caverns,...
National Museum of Ceramics
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...
Palazzo delle Arti di Napoli
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...
Museo del Tesoro di San Gennaro
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...
Castel dell'Ovo
Imposing islet fortress with event halls Castel dell'Ovo is a seafront castle in Naples, located on the former island of Megaride, now a peninsula, on the Gulf of Naples in Italy.
Cappella Sansevero
Funerary chapel with renowned sculptures The Cappella Sansevero is a chapel located on Via Francesco de Sanctis 19, just northwest of the church of San Domenico Maggiore, in the historic center of Naples, Italy. The chapel is more properly named the Chapel of Santa Maria della Pietà.
Museo Nazionale Ferroviario di Pietrarsa
Railway museum in a former metal foundry The National Railway Museum of Pietrarsa lies beside the Naples–Portici railway, between the city of Naples and the towns of Portici and San Giorgio a Cremano. Pietrarsa is an area among these villages in the past known as “Pietra Bianca” but it was renamed Pietrarsa after the eruption of the Vesuvius in 1631.
Santi Filippo e Giacomo
Santi Filippo e Giacomo is a Renaissance style, Roman Catholic church in Naples, Italy, located on Via San Biagio dei Librai, near the churches of San Biagio Maggiore and Santa Luciella.
Santa Maria Donnalbina
Santa Maria Donnalbina is a church located on the street of the same name in Naples, Italy. A church at the site existed in the 9th century, but was reconstructed in the 17th century by Bartolomeo Picchiatti, and the Baroque style church underwent further reconstructions under Arcangelo Guglielmelli.
Villa Floridiana
Museum with decorative arts collection 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.
Villa Pignatelli
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.
Girolamini
The Church and Convent of the Girolamini or Gerolamini is a church and ecclesiastical complex in Naples, Italy. It is located directly across from the Cathedral of Naples on via Duomo.
Palazzo Venezia
The Palazzo Venezia is a historical building Via Benedetto Croce 19 in Naples, Italy, a section of a street, Spaccanapoli. It is next to three other important buildings of Naples: Filomarino Palace, Carafa della Spina Palace and Petrucci Palace.
Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano
The Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano is a Baroque palace located on Via Toledo number 185 in the quartiere San Ferdinando of central Naples, Italy.
Museo Civico Filangieri
The Museo Civico Filangieri is an eclectic collection of artworks, coins, and books assembled in the nineteenth century by Gaetano Filangieri, prince of Satriano, who gave it to the city of Naples as a museum.
Purgatorio ad Arco
The church of the Purgatorio ad Arco, or Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco is a religious edifice in central Naples, Italy, located on Via dei Tribunali. The church is two blocks west of the church of Santa Maria Maggiore della Pietrasanta on Via dei Tribunali.
Pio Monte della Misericordia
Chapel with seminal work by Caravaggio 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.
Città della Scienza
The Città della Scienza is a museum in Naples, in Campania in southern Italy. It was opened to the public in 1996 and features various areas in which one can explore and learn about science, natural phenomena, and hosts a wide large number of science exhibits and culture events.
Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte
The Astronomical Observatory of Capodimonte is the Neapolitan department of Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica, the most important Italian institution promoting, developing and conducting scientific research in the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, and space science.
Macellum of Naples
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.
CAM Casoria Contemporary Art Museum
Casoria Contemporary Art Museum is located in Casoria in the Province of Naples, Italy. In 2003 the comune approached Antonio Manfredi, a local artist and advocate of international contemporary art, as part of an initiative of local revitalization under the banner Una città per l'arte.
Museo Giuseppe Caravita principe di Sirignano
The Museo del Circolo Artistico Politecnico is an Italian museum based in Naples, at the Cardinal Zapata's palace, Piazza Trieste e Trento No. 48.
Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli
The Accademia di Belle Arti di Napoli is a university-level art school in Naples. In the past it has been known as the Reale Istituto di Belle Arti and the Reale Accademia di Belle Arti.
Music conservatories of Naples
The Naples Conservatory of Music is a music school located in Naples, Italy. It is situated in the complex of San Pietro a Majella.
Zoological Museum of Naples
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.
Parco Archeologico del Pausilypon
The Posillipo or Pausilypon archaeological and environmental park is an archaeological area in the Posillipo district in Naples opened in 2009. Access to the park for visitors is from discesa Coroglio 36, through the impressive Grotta di Seiano.
Museo artistico industriale Filippo Palizzi
The Filippo Palizzi Industrial Art Museum is a museum in Naples, established in the late 19th century by Gaetano Filangieri, prince of Satriano.
Musei Universitari di Mineralogia
The Royal Mineralogical Museum was established in 1801 by King Ferdinand IV of Naples. It was the first institute of its kind in Italy. It was housed in the former Library of the Jesuit Maximum College, where it is still housed today.
Murano Glass Museum
The Murano Glass Museum is a museum on the history of glass, including local Murano glass, located on the island of Murano, just north of Venice, Italy.
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