Category Archives: Sightseeing

Spaccanapoli – The Center of Naples

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Amanda Wog

From Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, walk along Via San Biago. This street is known as Spaccanapoli because it splits the old center of Naples in half. The original Greek city of Neapolis was here and the area still retains the … Continue reading →

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Piazza San Domenico Maggiore and San Severo Chapel

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Amanda Wog

From Santa Chiara, take Via Benedetto Croce to Piazza San Domenico Maggiore. On this square you’ll see an obelisk built by the monks of San Martino after the plague of 1656 in which many people of Naples died (the monks … Continue reading →

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Piazza del Plebiscito

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Amanda Wog

Piazza del Plebiscito is the center of modern Naples. San Francesco di Paola, on the piazza, is a huge domed church. Palazzo Reale, the Royal Palace, is across the square (closed Wednesdays). Inside you can visit the restored rooms and … Continue reading →

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Naples Cathedral

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Amanda Wog

The Duomo or Cathedral of Naples is on Via Duomo. From Via San Gregorio Armeno, turn right on Via dei Tribunali and then left on Via Duomo. The Duomo is a 13th century Gothic cathedral dedicated to San Gennaro, Naple’s … Continue reading →

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Santa Chiara Monastery and Church

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Amanda Wog

Santa Chiara Monastery has a peaceful cloister with stunning majolica tiled columns and benches (added in 1742), a garden, and beautiful 17th century frescoes under the arches of the walkways. It makes a nice contrast to the hectic center of … Continue reading →

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