Naples: Private City Tour with Castel Sant’Elmo and Churches – Naples, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Our itinerary to discover this fascinating city begins in the ancient city center, where more than 25 centuries of art and history come together, and ends on the hill of Vomero, dominated by Castel Sant’Elmo. Following the bustling street of Spaccanapoli, which divides the city in two, we will stroll through shadowy alleys and colorful piazzas to visit the principal attractions of the city center. In the Duomo we will admire the Baroque masterpieces of the Chapel of the Treasure of San Gennaro, stage to the famous miracle of the liquefaction of San Gennaro’s blood. In the nearby Pio Monte della Misericordia we will witness the beauty of one of the most famous paintings of Caravaggio, the Seven Works of Mercy. In Via San Gregorio Armeno, we will stroll amongst the shops where craftsmen sell their nativity scenes, an old Neapolitan tradition still alive today. Extraordinary masterpieces of Baroque sculpture wait for us in the Sansevero Chapel with its famous Veiled Christ. From the elegant Piazza San Domenico with its noble palaces we will reach the monastery of Santa Chiara, where we will visit the famous cloister made of majolica. After a lunch break in one of the many historical pizzerias of Naples, we will travel to Vomero by funicular. At the top of the hill stands Castel Sant’Elmo, impenetrable medieval fortress transformed in the Renaissance.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Immerse yourself in the history, tradition, art, food and architecture of Naples
Admire the colourful piazzas as you stroll through Spaccanapoli
Marvel at the Baroque masterpieces of the Chapel of San Gennaro
Come face to face with one of Caravaggio’s greatest masterpieces
Explore the impenetrable medieval fortress of Castel Sant’Elmo

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