Parco Archeologico del Pausilypon, Naples

Name: Parco Archeologico del Pausilypon
Address: 36 Discesa Coroglio, Naples, Italy

#304 among attractions in Naples

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Parco Archeologico del Pausilypon, Naples

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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.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°47'40"N, 14°11'6"E

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36 Discesa CoroglioMunicipalità 1 (Posillipo)Naples Italy

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Parco Archeologico del Pausilypon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Villa Rocca Matilde, Parco Virgiliano, Chiesa di Santa Maria del Faro, Villa Rosebery.

1.5 miNE
Palace
Villa Rocca Matilde, Naples
40 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Naples, Italy, Villa Rocca Matilde stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural heritage. This historic villa, also known as Villa Rosebery, is one of the three official residences of the President of the Italian...
0.4 miNW
Park, Playground
Parco Virgiliano, Naples
11 min walk • Parco Virgiliano is a scenic park located on the hill of Posillipo, Naples, Italy. The Park serves as a green oasis, built on the tufa stone typical to the coast of Posillipo.
~1800 ftE
Baroque architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Chiesa di Santa Maria del Faro, Naples
9 min walk • Santa Maria del Faro is a church in the quartiere of Posillipo of Naples, Italy. A church was founded here in the 13th century, and restored in the 18th century using designs by Ferdinando Sanfelice and under the patronage of the Mazza family. The Baroque church incorporates small fragments of Roman sarcophagi.
1.1 miNE
Vernacular architecture, Park
Villa Rosebery, Naples
28 min walk • The Villa Rosebery is one of the three official residences of the President of Italy. The villa grounds cover 6.6 hectares. Villa Rosebery is situated in Naples and it is so named because it was owned by the British prime minister, the 5th Earl of Rosebery.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Science museum, Convention center
Città della Scienza, Naples
24 min walk • 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.
0.8 miNE
Church
Chiesa di Santo Strato a Posillipo, Naples
21 min walk • San Strato a Posillipo is a parish church in the Posillipo neighborhood of Naples, Italy. The church was founded in 1266 by commission from Greek orthodox converts, and built atop the remains of a Greco-Roman temple. In 1572, the church was rebuilt.
1.2 miNE
Memorial, Cemetery, Architecture
Mausoleo Schilizzi, Naples
30 min walk • The Mausoleo Schilizzi, also known as the Mausoleum of Posillipo or Ara Votiva per i Caduti della Patria is a monumental mausoleum built in the 1880s in a Neo-Egyptian style. It is located at Posillipo, Naples, and overlooks the bay from atop a hillside.
~1150 ftSE
Island
Gaiola Island, Naples
6 min walk • Gaiola Island is one of the minor islands of Naples, off the city's Posillipo residential quarter, in the Metropolitan City of Naples and Campania region, southwestern Italy. It is located within the "Parco sommerso di Gaiola".
1.1 miW
Islet with storied past and naval base
Nisida, Pozzuoli
30 min walk • Nisida is a volcanic islet of the Flegrean Islands archipelago, in southern Italy. It lies at a very short distance from Cape Posillipo, just north of Naples; it is now connected to the mainland by a stone bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Parco Archeologico del Pausilypon?

Nearby attractions include Gaiola Island, Naples (6 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria del Faro, Naples (9 min walk), Parco Virgiliano, Naples (11 min walk), Chiesa di Santo Strato a Posillipo, Naples (21 min walk).

How to get to Parco Archeologico del Pausilypon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Parco Archeologico del Pausilypon:

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Discesa Coroglio - Marechiaro • Lines: 140, C1, C21, C27, C31 (14 min walk)
Boccaccio - Salita del Casale • Lines: C1, C27, C31 (15 min walk)