Verso il mare
Dalla centralissima Piazza Municipio fino alle botteghe del Borgo Orefici, questo itinerario accompagna chi lo percorre lungo un paesaggio urbano che cambia passo dopo passo, tra scorci monumentali, strade popolari, edifici barocchi e quartieri pieni di identità.
È un tratto di città che parla di teatri, università, chiese antiche e palazzi storici, ma anche di creatività artigiana e nuove energie che si rinnovano nel tempo.
Un tragitto che corre parallelo al mare, spesso invisibile ma sempre presente, e che racconta la vocazione commerciale e culturale di Napoli, dalla memoria del porto alle eccellenze contemporanee del saper fare.
A walk that blends theatre, faith, and craftsmanship
This route offers a true immersion into Naples’ origins and transformations.
Stretching over 4 km (about a 50-minute walk), it crosses historic theatres, Renaissance architecture, convents, university museums, and artisan workshops.
It’s the perfect path for those who want to discover a vibrant and layered Naples, pulsing between worship and commerce, history and labour, popular devotion and academic brilliance.
Must-See Stops
- Teatro Mercadante: One of the city’s most important historic theatres, inaugurated in the 18th century and still very active today.
- Church of Pietà dei Turchini: A venue for classical music concerts and festivals, reflecting the deep bond between art and spirituality.
- Santa Maria La Nova Complex: One of the largest in Naples, now also a museum and cultural space, with charming courtyards and Renaissance architecture.
- Palazzo Giusso: Main building of L’Orientale, Naples’ historic university originally founded as a school of Oriental languages.
- MOdA – Museum of Goldsmithing and Craftsmanship: A museum and workshop dedicated to showcasing the excellence of local artisan traditions.
- Church of the Carmine: One of the most beloved sanctuaries among Neapolitans, closely tied to popular devotion and key moments in the city’s history.
Who this itinerary is for
For those who want to explore Naples through its crafts, historic transformations, popular sanctuaries, and the productive heart that still beats in its alleys.
A perfect itinerary for anyone who loves the connections between art, religion, craftsmanship, and education, and wants to discover a lived-in, profound, and authentic Naples.
