Naples · History
From Greek Neapolis to the Bourbon court
Naples has been a Greek colony, a Roman town, the capital of the Angevins and the Aragonese, the seat of the Spanish viceroys and the court of the Bourbons. This route follows that thread on foot: it starts in the heart of the ancient city and ends in front of the Royal Palace, a stone's throw from the bay.
- 5 stops
- 2.3 km
- 1 h 45 min
- Free
The route
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What you’ll discover
From Greek Neapolis to the Bourbon court
A city beneath the city
Under San Lorenzo Maggiore, Roman streets and shops survive, still following the layout of Greek Neapolis.
Kings from half of Europe
French Angevins, Aragonese, Spanish viceroys and Bourbons left castles, churches and palaces just minutes apart.
War and rebuilding
Santa Chiara burned in 1943 and rose again: recent history can be read in the stone too.
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Itineraries
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Naples in 1 day
All three routes in one full day: the highlights, the history and the legends at dusk.
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A gentler pace: the three routes over two days, plus extra sights and where to eat.
See the itinerary 3Naples in 3 days
The city in depth: one route a day, extra museums and neighbourhoods, and a day for good food.
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