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What to see in Naples
There are so many things to see in Naples and most of them are enclosed within its beautiful old historic center, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Thanks to its privileged position in the heart of Naples all the main attractions of the city are conveniently reachable on foot from Artemisia Domus with pleasant walks.
Naples Lifestyle
SHOPPING
In order to take in the authentic atmosphere of Naples a walk through the ancient workshops of artisans such as those of San Gregorio Armeno or a visit to the famous Doll Hospital where since the 1800s they’ve been repairing and restoring dolls is an absolute must. In the nearby via Toledo, the main shopping street of Naples, it will be possible to do some shopping ranging from the big names to local Neapolitan craftsmanship.
To conclude a pleasant day dedicated to shopping there is nothing better than a stop at the historic Gay-Odin, where you’ll be able to enjoy the delights of the ancient Neapolitan chocolatier.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 150 meters
Walking time: 1 minute
Archaeological Museum
NATIONAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF NAPLES
The Archaeological Museum is one of the most important museums in Naples, and holds within it the richest collection of archaeological discoveries in Italy. The Egyptian collection of the Archaeological Museum of Naples is the third largest in the world after the Egyptian museum in Cairo and Turin.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 1 km
Walking time: less than 10 minutes
Catacombs of San Gennaro
UNDERGROUND NAPLES
The Neapolitan substratum is characterized by a dense network of tunnels that are today partly accessible and open to visitors. To date, 900,000 squared meters of tunnels are known and some of them are connected to each other forming unique and breathtaking routes in the city's underground.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 1 km
Walking time: less than 10 minutes
Toledo Station
METRO TOLEDO STATION
The Toledo station is a station of the Naples metro line 1 designed by the Spanish architect Óscar Tusquets. Inside, it’s the proud home of works by the likes of Bob Wilson and William Kentridge. According to the English newspaper The Daily Telegraph and the CNN ranking, it is the most beautiful metro station in Europe.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 300 meters
Walking time: 5 minutes
Maschio Angioino
PORTO DI NAPOLI and MASCHIO ANGIOINO
The port of Naples is one of the most important ports in Europe. Every year millions of tourists board the Molo Beverello and other embarkation points in order to visit the nearby islands and the coast. Comfortable and fast ferries or hydrofoils will take you to paradises like Ischia, Capri and Procida. Imposing on the port stands the Maschio Angioino (Castel Nuovo), the historic castle known as one of the many symbols of the city.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 800 meters
Walking time: less than 15 minutes
Palazzo Gravina
PALAZZO GRAVINA
Palazzo Orsini of Gravina, known as Palazzo Gravina, is probably one of the highest examples of Renaissance architecture in Naples. The construction of the palace was entrusted to the well-known Neapolitan architect Gabriele d'Agnolo, who designed the elegant and impressive façade characterized by pillow-shaped architectural knobs. Today the building is home to the Faculty of Architecture of the Federico II University.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 50 meters
Walking time: less than 1 minute
Piazza del Gesù
PIAZZA DEL GESÙ
Symbol of the historic center of Naples, Piazza del Gesù Nuovo houses the monumental obelisk of the Immaculate, a majestic spire of white marble located in the center of the square. The name of the square comes from the church of the same name on whose façade you can find the UNESCO plaque engraved with the reasons that led to the declaration of the historic center of Naples as a world heritage site.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 80 meters
Walking time: less than 1 minute
The Church of Gesù nuovo
THE CHURCH OF GESÙ NUOVO
The beautiful Church of Gesù Nuovo is located in front of the monumental obelisk in Piazza del Gesù Nuovo. It contains masterpieces of Baroque painting and sculpture and inside the body of St. Joseph Moscati is kept, canonized by Pope John Paul II in 1987.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 80 meters
Walking time: less than 1 minute
Church of sant'Anna dei Lombardi
CHURCH OF SANT'ANNA DEI LOMBARDI
Located in piazza Monteoliveto, the Church of Sant'Anna dei Lombardi is one of the most famous examples of the Tuscan Renaissance in Naples. Inside there are beautiful works by Benedetto da Maiano, Antonio Rossellino, Giorgio Vasari and sculptures from the Della Robbia workshop.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 100 meters
Walking time: less than 1 minute
Chiostro di Santa Chiara
CHIOSTRO DI SANTA CHIARA
The Cloister of Santa Chiara is a monumental cloister belonging to the monastic complex of Santa Chiara, a true oasis of peace in the center of Naples.
This complex of rare beauty includes the famous majolica-filled cloister (or of the Clarisse), built in 1739 by Domenico Antonio Vaccaro, excellent Baroque testimony of the Basilica.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 100 meters
Walking time: less than 1 minute
Spaccanapoli
SPACCANAPOLI
The famous Spaccanapoli is one of the most ancient and important streets of the city, lively and picturesque even today. A pleasant walk in this artery that divides the old town between south and north will make you discover the real Naples, composed of crowded streets, colorful stalls, and friendly and lively people.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 150 meters
Walking time: 1 minute
Church of San Domenico Maggiore
CHURCH OF SAN DOMENICO MAGGIORE
A beautiful and monumental church inside of which you can do a guided tour through its rooms which includes the convent with St. Thomas Aquinas’ cell and the hall of sacred furnishings where you can admire the desk and chair used by the saint, some historical books as well as a page of a work written by St. Thomas’ own hand.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 400 meters
Walking time: less than 5 minutes
Sansevero Chapel
SANSEVERO CHAPEL
Located near the Church of San Domenico Maggiore, the Cappella San Severo is one of the most important and visited museums in Naples. Inside, it houses timeless masterpieces such as the famous Veiled Christ. The Chapel, now deconsecrated, is a beautiful example of the Neapolitan baroque period.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 500 meters
Walking time: about 5 minutes
Quartieri Spagnoli
QUARTIERI SPAGNOLI
Located in the historic center of the city the Quartieri Spagnoli is today a very popular destination for many tourists who visit Naples every year. Born around the 16th century to house the Spanish military garrisons, today the neighborhood no longer presents the old connotation of an area known to be connected to criminality. Thanks to the opening of shops, restaurants and the presence of characteristic fish markets, today it has become a very evocative and safe folkloric district.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 600 meters
Walking time: about 6 minutes
Federico II University
FEDERICO II UNIVERSITY
The Federico II University of Naples was founded in 1224 and is among the oldest state universities in the world. The headquarters is located in Corso Umberto I in the University Building, an imposing and beautiful building done in neo-baroque style.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 600 meters
Walking time: about 6 minutes
San Gregorio Armeno
SAN GREGORIO ARMENO / VIA DEI PRESEPI
The beautiful San Gregorio Armeno is a folkloristic street in the historic center of Naples famous for the presence of artisan workshops for nativity scenes. Located between Via dei Tribunali and Spaccanapoli, the Via dei Presepi attracts curious tourists all year long who come to admire and buy the figures of the famous Neapolitan nativity scene shown in the crowded stalls.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 700 meters
Walking time: about 8 minutes
San Biagio dei Librai
CHURCH OF SAN BIAGIO DEI LIBRAI
In the heart of the historic center of Naples is the tiny church of San Biagio Maggiore. The church, built in 1631 to house the relics of the saint, was guarded by the active booksellers in the area, and this owes its name.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 700 meters
Walking time: about 8 minutes
Pizza in Naples
THE BEST PIZZERIAS OF NAPLES
Pizza in Naples is a genuine institution, so much so that some old pizzerias represent a real piece of history of the city. From “Gino and Totò Sorbillo” to “da Michele ai Tribunali” or to the “old Vesi pizzeria”, all of which can be found in the historic center, you can enjoy the best pizza in the world.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 700 meters
Walking time: about 8 minutes
Chiostro di San Marcellino
CHIOSTRO DI SAN MARCELLINO
The Cloister of the Saints Marcellino and Festo is a monumental cloister inside of which you can find the Museum of Paleontology in Naples. The Chiostro features a panoramic terrace with sea views and overlooks the Scala Santa oratory, which can be reached via a majestic staircase.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 800 meters
Walking time: less than 10 minutes
Duomo of Naples
DUOMO OF NAPLES
The beautiful Santa Maria Assunta is the Cathedral of Naples and inside it houses the relics of the patron saint of the city in the royal chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro. Three times a year, the ritual of the dissolution of the blood of Saint Gennaro is celebrated inside.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 1 km
Walking time: less than 10 minutes
Galleria Umberto I
Galleria Umberto I
The famous Galleria Umberto I is a commercial gallery built in Naples between 1887 and 1890 in the historical center of the city. It is a real monumental work surrounded by the famous shopping streets such as Via Toledo, Via Santa Brigida and Via Medina.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 1 km
Walking time: less than 10 minutes
Piazza del Plebiscito
Piazza del Plebiscito
Piazza del Plebiscito is the most famous square in Naples, a famous tourist destination located in the heart of the city. It is one of the symbolic places of Naples, bordered on its sides by the famous colonnade. Among tourists, there’s a widely popular game in which you try to cross the square blindfolded and in doing so you navigate the slight slope of the piazza that prevents you from crossing straight without swerving off course.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 1 km
Walking time: less than 10 minutes
Theater of San Carlo
THEATER OF SAN CARLO
The Teatro San Carlo is the lyric theater of Naples, famous and renowned all over the world. In Europe it is the oldest enclosed opera house and is the largest Italian theater on the peninsula. Its stage has hosted the world premiers of great masterpieces directed by the best conductors in the world such as Zubin Mehta and Riccardo Muti.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 1 km
Walking time: less than 10 minutes
Royal Palace of Naples
ROYAL PALACE OF NAPLES
Located in the wonderful Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace of Naples is one of the most visited architectural jewels of the city. Commissioned by architect Domenico Fontana in 1600, the Royal Palace was designed to house King Philip III during his visit to Naples. Among its many beauties, it is possible to visit the Royal Apartment, the Royal Chapel, the gardens and the Court Theater.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 1.3 km
Walking time: less than 15 minutes
Museo Madre
MUSEO MADRE
The MADRE Museum, located in the historic Palazzo Donnaregina, is the museum of contemporary art in Naples. Inside it houses works by internationally renowned artists such as Damien Hirst, Jannis Kounellis, Richard Long, Nino Longobardi, Giulio Paolini, Robert Rauschenberg and Jeff Wall.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 1.5 km
Walking time: 15 minutes
Castel dell'Ovo
VIA CARACCIOLO / LUNGOMARE IN NAPLES / CASTEL DELL'OVO
A relaxing walk along the seafront of Naples allows you to admire at a glance some of its wonders such as Vesuvius, Capri and the famous Castel dell'Ovo located in the picturesque Borgo Marinari with its characteristic port. The elegant Via Caracciolo is the ideal destination for beautiful walks admiring the hills of Posillipo and Vomero.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 1.8 km
Walking time: less than 20 minutes
Botanical Garden
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Also known as Real Botanical Garden, the Botanical Garden of Naples covers 12 hectares and is home to about 9,000 plant species and almost 25,000 specimens. Managed by the Research Center of the University of Naples Federico II, this is certainly a destination not to be missed in order to admire very rare plant species.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 1.8 km
Walking time: less than 20 minutes
Cimitero delle Fontanelle
Cimitero delle Fontanelle
Located in the historic Sanità district, the Fontanelle Cemetery is an ex-ossuary measuing inside about 3,000 square meters. It is a unique site in the world, full of stories and anecdotes like the ritual of "pezzentelle souls", that is the adoption of an abandoned soul in exchange for protection.
Distance from Artemisia Domus: 2 km
Walking time: 20 minutes