Beyond the Walls
This itinerary unfolds outside the city’s ancient walls, along a route that links the aristocratic beauty of Chiaia with the grandeur of the Vomero.
It’s a path that embraces Naples from the outside, tracing an arc from the seafront, past the monumental centre, and up to the hill of San Martino.
This route blends nature and art, historic architecture and breathtaking views, refined culture and popular memory.
It’s the perfect itinerary for those seeking a greener, more elegant, scenic, and surprising Naples.
From noble residences to the heights of Vomero
The itinerary begins at Villa Pignatelli, an elegant noble residence and museum overlooking the Riviera di Chiaia, and ends at the Duca di Martina Museum, nestled in the greenery of Villa Floridiana, one of Naples’ most beautiful panoramic spots.
In between: Baroque churches, seaside castles, historic squares, art galleries, monumental stairways, and civic and religious landmarks.
Above all, it’s a continuous rise and fall — through sky, sea, and memory.
Villa Pignatelli: museo e villa ottocentesca immersa in un piccolo giardino all’inglese, esempio di eleganza e residenza aristocratica. Galleria Borbonica: un suggestivo viaggio nel sottosuolo tra tunnel militari, cavità e rifugi della seconda guerra mondiale. Castel dell’Ovo: il castello più antico della città, affacciato sul mare, ricco di leggende e affascinanti vedute. Piazza del Plebiscito: cuore monumentale della Napoli borbonica, incorniciata da San Francesco di Paola e dal Palazzo Reale. Teatro di San Carlo: il teatro d’opera più antico del mondo ancora attivo, simbolo internazionale della cultura napoletana. Murale di Maradona: icona di fede laica nel cuore dei Quartieri Spagnoli. Certosa di San Martino e Castel Sant’Elmo: uno dei belvederi più suggestivi sulla città, con vista sul golfo e sulla sua anima. Museo Duca di Martina: splendida collezione di arti decorative nella quiete della Floridiana.
- Villa Pignatelli: A 19th-century villa and museum set in a small English-style garden — a refined example of aristocratic elegance.
- Galleria Borbonica: A fascinating journey underground through military tunnels, chambers, and WWII shelters.
- Castel dell’Ovo: The oldest castle in Naples, overlooking the sea, rich in legends and offering captivating views.
- Piazza del Plebiscito: The monumental heart of Bourbon Naples, framed by San Francesco di Paola and the Royal Palace.
- Teatro di San Carlo: The oldest still-active opera house in the world, an international symbol of Neapolitan culture.
- Maradona Mural: A modern-day icon of secular devotion, in the heart of the Spanish Quarters.
- Certosa di San Martino and Castel Sant’Elmo: One of the city’s most breathtaking viewpoints, with a panoramic view of the gulf and Naples' soul.
- Duca di Martina Museum: A splendid collection of decorative arts, nestled in the peace and greenery of Villa Floridiana.
An itinerary for those who love beauty and perspective
“Beyond the Walls” is a visual, emotional, and cultural journey — ideal for those who enjoy walking through art and nature, climbing panoramic stairways, discovering hidden views, and experiencing the elegant, cultured side of Naples.
An itinerary that offers constant shifts in scenery — from sea to museums, alleys to the quiet of hillside gardens.
