NAPLES IN ONE DAY IF YOU’RE AN ART LOVER: MY ADVICE ON WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO SEE
What to see in Naples in one day if you’re an art lover? It’s difficult to arrange an itinerary suitable for all visitors, because Naples is full of amazing places to discover, and only one day is not enough to see it. In this post you’ll find my tips to visit Naples in 24 hours, even though I’m sure that you’ll feel the desire to come back or to stay!
Naples in one day if you’re an art lover
Naples underground
NAPLES IN ONE DAY: NAPLES UNDERGROUND
An intricate network of tunnels, galleries, grottoes and aqueducts. In the underground of Naples lies another city, undiscovered and which only few people can visit. It will be an expert tour guide to accompany you through this amazing and mysterious place, and you’ll admire the ancient theatre of Neapolis, where Emperor Nero had his private dressing room, and the ancient aqueduct which provided the city with waterfor 23 centuries. The tour to explore the underground of Naples is certainly the most original and fascinating way to visit the city and know its history. Naples Underground Tour lasts 90 minutes and an expert guide will accompany you. It’s a special tour which is very sought-after, so you’d better book your visit. You can choose the day of your visit on the page Naples Underground.
NAPLES IN ONE DAY: CAPODIMONTE MUSEUM
From Caravaggio to Titian, from Guido Reni to Andy Warhol, the Capodimonte Museum houses works of some of the greatest artists in art history. The former residence of the sovereigns of the Kingdom of Naples and Sicily is home to one of the largest museums in Italy, and any itinerary to discover the city should include this museum. It displays not only works by the great artists of the past, but also archaeological finds of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae and which illustrate the life of the Kingdom of Naples.
Capodimonte Museum
NAPLES IN ONE DAY: SPACCANAPOLI AND THE VEILED CHRIST
One of the unmissable streets is Spaccanapoli, one of the main streets of Naples which, from theSpanish Quarters arrives up to the Forcella district. It’s a street of very ancient origins, and in fact it was one of the three Roman decumani. Walking along this street you’ll find churches and council estate, artists and artisans, shops selling anything and unauthorized salespersons, small hotels and a chaotic way to live the city. In addition, few steps away stands one of the most fascinating places in Naples, the Chapel of Sansevero where you can admire the famous Veiled Christ. There’s no place in Naples which can explain better the very soul of the city and its inhabitants.
To discover Spaccanapoli you’d better hire an expert local tour guide. This way you can find out anecdotes and curios facts about the quarter and admire the Veiled Christ without waiting in queue.
Chapel of Sansevero