There are some unique places in the world. Ok, it seems a trite sentence like many others on the internet but it isn’t.
What I mean is that Naples definitely belongs to those destinations on the planet which really own a special, strong personality, history, architecture and atmosphere that make them unforgettable and unmistakable.
Castel dell’Ovo opposite to Via Partenope – Naples
It is the complex result of its long-lasting history mixed with the very distinctive culture and nature of its inhabitants. In Naples comic and tragic spirit go walking together: life is a daily challenge which must be faced with irony, wisdom, daring and courage. Simple to say, hard to do… But Neapolitans do it at best!
Let’s start our virtual tour by arriving by ferry to the harbour of Naples fromIschia: the impact is immediately impressive: Naples climbs up from the sea to the hills of Capodimonte while smiling to the sun and the sea. It can be easily defined as a vertical city with numberless different landscapes in a multifaceted morphology. Castel dell’Ovo watches over the city and its inhabitants…
The breathtaking panorama of Naples and Mergellina from Via Caracciolo, close to Piazza Vittoria and Piazza dei Martiri, linked each other by the prestigious Via Calabritto
Let’s start from its neverending waterfront with its well-known promenade (Via Caracciolo, Via Partenope, Via Marina, Via Acton to name but a few) which has recently become a relaxing pedestrian area where to stroll up and down, taste a mouthwatering pizza on one of the charming restaurants pizzeria with sitting area outdoor overlooking the sea, walk through the Villa Comunale, bike or skate all around, read a newspaper on a bench kissed by the sun and drink an aperitif with one’s beloved while wondering how is it possible to live in such an atmospheric place, which is nevertheless forced to face lots of contradictions.
Piazza Plebiscito with the Church of St. Francesco di Paola – Naples
Here you are with the outstanding Piazza Plebiscito and the Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) opposite to it!
Take a look also in the interiors of Palazzo Reale, where noteworthy art and historical exhibitions, concerts of classic music and political events take place throughout the year.
Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace) in Naples opposite to Piazza Plebiscito
It’s time to reach Piazza Trieste e Trento with its lovely fountain in the middle and the famous Via Chiaia and Via Toledo on two of its sides, where shopping and social life are more than intense. Through Via Toledo we can reach the ancient district of Montesanto where typical stalls follow each other and great deals are available everywhere.
A few steps away is located the huge Piazza Municipio. To reach it, we’ll enjoy the sight of one of the most significant theatres in Italy and abroad: San Carlo. Opposite to it, the majestic Galleria Umberto I stands out with its magnificent architecture.
Maschio Angioino in Piazza Municipio – Naples
Let’s now go on Via Toledo, pass through Piazza Dante and then follow the lanes on the right: we will reach one of the most characteristic districts of Naples: San Gregorio Armeno, where gorgeous handicraft little statues (embodying international personalities) and Christmas cribs are sold on wood stalls. Well-worth visiting!
Typical handicraft products in San Gregorio Armeno – Naples
The best conclusion of your first virtual tour in Naples? Taste one of the good-luck charms below and you will never be at the mercy of fate!
Good-luck charms in Spaccanapoli – Naples
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