Banksy was here: a journey through murals and history in Naples

Immerse yourself in the heart of Naples, where street art transforms alleys and squares into an open-air museum, engaging in dialogue with the city’s millennia-old history and architecture.

This itinerary offers an experience that blends the timeless charm of the city with the expressive power of contemporary art.
As you walk through streets and piazzas, you will discover how the new visual languages of street art intertwine with historic architecture and monuments in the ancient centre.

Get ready to be surprised by iconic faces, symbols of rebellion and imaginative figures that bring the city’s walls to life.

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Starting point: Duomo square (Cathedral forecourt)
Estimated duration: about 2 hours

Stops

Duomo and Chapel of San Gennaro

13th–15th century
Begin your tour at the Cathedral, a symbol of Neapolitan devotion. Here you can admire the Chapel of San Gennaro, dedicated to the city’s patron saint.

Via Duomo and Jorit’s “San Gennaro Operaio”

21st century
Continue along Via Duomo to encounter Jorit’s powerful mural, which reinterprets San Gennaro as a worker, symbolising strength and humanity.

Piazzetta Girolamini and Banksy’s “Madonna with a Gun”

21st century
Admire the work of the famous street artist Banksy, protected behind glass, depicting a Madonna with a gun in place of a halo—a provocative reflection on the relationship between the sacred and violence.

Piazzetta Riario Sforza

17th century and 21st century
Discover the murals by Roxy in the Box, portraying figures such as San Gennaro and Caravaggio reading the news—an original fusion of sacred imagery and contemporary life.

San Gregorio Armeno and Via dei Tribunali

1st century BC – 21st century
Walk among artisan workshops and admire the “sirene ciacione” by Roxy in the Box, an ironic celebration of the voluptuous female figure.

Piazza San Domenico and Via Benedetto Croce

14th–18th century
Explore this historic square and its surrounding streets, where murals blend seamlessly with monumental buildings and the vibrant energy of the historic centre.

Santa Chiara Monastery and Via Santa Chiara

14th century and 21st century
Admire works such as the Acrobats, Frida Kahlo by Hogre, and a double depiction of Fidel Castro in nearby Via Mezzocannone—symbols of resistance and creativity.

Via Toledo and Pignasecca

16th–19th century
End your tour in the lively Pignasecca market, where street art merges with everyday life, sounds and aromas of one of Naples’ most authentic neighbourhoods.