Places to visit near Museo di Capodimonte

This is a large open Square right in the heart of Naples and it is used to host a variety of cultural events and festivities. On regular days, the Square is a perfect place to sit back and enjoy the open space and the impressive structures around. The Square has many beautiful statues, important buildings like the Prefecture Palace, the Palazzo Salerno, a statue of Charles III of Spain and other attractions.

The Catacombe di San Gennaro is one of the best places to visit near Museo di Capodimonte which dates back to the 2nd century and it was declared a Christian pilgrimage site in the 5th century when St. Gennaro was laid to rest here. At the Catacombe alongside the underground graves, you will get to view excellent artworks, magnificent fifth-century mosaics and a Pompeii style room which is decorated with early Christian-themed paintings from the 3rd century.

Cappella Sansevero was originally built to accommodate the tombs of the Di Sangro Family back in the early 16th century. Later, Prince Raimondo di Sangrio got the Baroque style fittings done and had renowned artists decorate the interiors with stunning artworks and sculptures. It is in this Chapel that you will find the incredible sculpture of the Veiled Christ by Giuseppe Sanmartino, Francesco Queirolo's sculpture, Disillusion; Antonio Corradini's work, Modesty, and vibrantly colored frescoes by Francesco Maria Russo

Herculaneum is an ancient town that was buried under a pile of ash and debris along with Pompeii when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD. When it was rediscovered in 1709, most of the structures were still intact and well preserved. Now the ruins of Herculaneum is a major attraction here and one of the most fascinating places to visit near Museo di Capodimonte. Under all that ash, luxurious villas, papyrus scrolls, beautiful frescos, artworks and lots more have been excavated.

Naples National Archeological Museum is one of the largest archeological museums in the world and particularly famous for its wide collection of artifacts from the ancient Roman Empire. There are over 3000 artifacts in the Permanent collection of the Museum which is divided into 8 themed sections. Here you can find prehistoric exhibits, Greek artifacts, Etruscan exhibits, Roman artifacts, sculptures and mosaics. Then there is the Egyptian collection and the Numismatic Collection which makes it one of the best places to visit near Museo di Capodimonte

Castel Nuovo was founded in the 13th century by Charles the First of Naples when he moved the capital of Sicily from Palermo to Naples. The Fortress changed owners many times before it was entrusted to the able hands of Guillerm Segrera who gave a Gothic style to its structure. The major highlights of Castel Nuovo is the Triumphal Arch which is the entrance to Castle, the Palatine Chapel which is located within the premises of the Castle, Hall of the Armory which stores the castle's arsenal and the Hall of the Barons.

Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano - The Gallerie d'Italia - Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano was originally built for a Spanish merchant back in the 17th century and later redesigned into a Belle-Epoque style of architecture in the 20th century. The Gallery is one of the most interesting places to visit near Museo di Capodimonte for its stunning collection of Italian and Neapolitan art right from the 17th to the 20th century. The highlight of this collection is The Martyrdom of St Ursula by Caravaggio.

One of the most intriguing places to visit near Museo di Capodimonte is Mount Vesuvius where you can take in the incredible views, landscapes and breathtaking scenery around the only active volcano in Europe. There are lush vineyards and orchards on the slopes of Vesuvius and the wine made here is popularly known as Lacrima Christi which is Latin for Tears of Christ. After its last eruption in March 1944 trees were planted on the slopes to protect the places below from the flow of mud that happens after a volcanic eruption. Many paintings excavated in Pompeii and Herculaneum show how the mountain looked before the eruption of 79 CE and it had only one peak.

Reggia di Caserta was the largest palatial residence in Europe in the 18th century, which was constructed by the House of Bourbon and was used as the main residence of the kings of Naples. The palace followed a mix of Baroque and neoclassical architectural style. It has 5 floors and 1200 rooms with over 2 dozen state apartments. The structure of the Reggia of Caserta and the Park is greatly inspired by the Palace of Versailles.