Naples-romantic, mysterious, bright and beautiful city. It is not all huge, it is generally the third largest city in Italy, so, it is not surprising that there are so many attractions, many of which are so ancient, which is simply not believed as they still stand! Naples is one of the most beloved tourist points of the world, tourists here are always huge crowds. And here are some places of Naples who certainly need to be visited to make a complete impression of Naples.
Umberto I Gallery (Galleria Umberto)
This majestic building directly opposite the San Carlo Theater was built a half century ago. Umberto I Gallery is one of the brightest architectural heritages in the style of neoclassicism and the pride of the inhabitants of Naples. Initially, the main function of the gallery was the division of the cultural part in the face of the theater and the "terrible" street Toledo, which then had very bad fame. The building has a beautiful cruciform form, and in the center there is a massive round image of the zodiac circle and compass.Do not be surprised if you see how someone lies in this circle, because it is believed that, walking in the zodiac for a couple of minutes, you will start to attract good luck, and wishes will begin to execute. Feel free to lie down and you! Who knows! Impressive skillful dome on the octagented drum and huge stained glass windows. Thus, the gallery with such beautiful floors during the day is simply permeated by daylight! Incredible sensations! At the moment, there are shops (mainly expensive boutiques) and restaurants inside these lush corridors.
Address: Galleria Umberto I, 83
New Castle (Castel Nuovo)
Castel Nuovo originated on this land in the 13th century by the efforts of French engineers, and since then is the symbols of Naples. The castle was royal residency (which was postponed from Palermo), and therefore the workshops and artists worked for the Naslav, so as not to block the honor of Naala in the eyes of visitors. By the way, this castle served as the residence until the end of the 18th century. The castle has a trapezoid form. We can easily see three towers and a multi-level triumphant arch in the style of the Renaissance era with columns built in honor of the Alfons I ruler. The image of the king can be seen on the bas-reliefs. On the second tier of the building you can see the bas-reliefs depicting the victorious entry of Alfons in Naples. In the last level, allegorical statues with a symbolic value. On the front is the statue of the main Archangel Mikhail. Bypassing the arch, you can get into a cute inner big courtyard, which leads to the baron hall, which is famous and good, and bloody events. Like many other buildings of Italy, this castle has repeatedly subjected to restoration and alteration, however, at the beginning of the last century he was returned to the initial appearance.
Address: Piazza Castello Square
Plebiscitte Square (Piazza Del Plebiscito)
Piazza-del Plears is the most important area of Naples, a place of meetings and dates, business events, shows, cultural events, exhibitions (in particular, the Christmas exhibition of contemporary art) and much more. So loved by local residents this area because for a long time she played a crucial role in the political life of the city, and even the country. The place received its name after in October 1860, the National Assembly took place here, after which Southern Italy became part of the Piedmont Administrative Region. That is, the translation of the name sounds like the "Square of the People's Assembly". On this territory you can see ancient buildings - the royal palace, the Palaces of Prefecture and Salerno, the Church of St. Francis of the Paolean (Naples Symbol). By the way, before the construction of these buildings, the square did not have special clear boundaries, but the situation was corrected in the 19th century, during Napoleon. Another interesting point, during the rearrangements, were given instructions to demolish all religious buildings that did not fit into the planned urban look. Still on the plebiscite is Statue of the ruler Carlo III de Bourbon
Giant Fountain
Fountain Sii was built in the first years of the seventeenth century and repeatedly changed his location. This building consists of three massive ten meter arches with marble coat of arms - all this symbolizes the power of the king. Under the main arch in the center there is a fountain itself, and under the other arches you can see the statues of the gods. Lovely Caryatids (statues of girls who were used for decoration, and performed an important architectural role) support the arch on both sides.
Address: Passaggio Castel Dell'OVO
Church of San Francesco di Paola (Basilica Reale San Francesco Di Paola)
Or Church of St. Francis of Polaansky. As I have noted, it is located on the famous Plebiscit Square. Basilica in neoclassical style was built at the end of the 19th century. As a basis, the image of the Roman Pantheon was taken. Inside the basilic-luxury altar of stone, decorated with paintings (including portraits of Francesco Polana) and sculptures. Something decoration and architecture San Francesco reminds the theater. But the spectacle is unforgettable, of course! The dome of the church of diameters of 53 meters is another entrance to the building. Some details inside the church-tabernacle and altar (much younger than all other elements of basilica) were transferred from another church and are somewhat dissonant with the decoration of basilica.
Address: Piazza Del Plebiscito
Koni Klodta
There are these statues at the Gate of the Royal Palace. More precisely, these statues are called "horses", and they are created by the efforts of Russian sculptor Peter Klodt. By the way, in St. Petersburg at Anichkov Bridge, you can see another major work of the master, one more horse statues, famous for the whole of Russia. The sculptures of the horses moved to Naples as a gratitude of the king for a warm welcome, which was rendered to the Russian Empress during her travels in Italy. Later, all European twisted phrases like: "In Naples, there are three miracles in Naples: the body of the Savior, shot from the cross, covered with a transparent marble veil," Removing the Savior from the Cross "- the picture of the Espanyt, and the bronze horses of the Russian Baron Klodta." Know ours, as they say!
Address: Via Vittorio Emanuele III