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Museum · Nápoles, Campânia
Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte
Former Bourbon hunting palace high on Capodimonte, housing the Farnese painting collection (Titian, Raphael, Caravaggio) and a large park.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte
The Palace of Capodimonte began to be built in 1738 by King Charles of Bourbon to house the art collection he inherited from his mother, Elisabetta Farnese. It sits on a hill north of the centre, surrounded by the Real Bosco, a park of more than 100 hectares with tree-lined paths, ancient trees and views over the city.
The picture gallery brings together works by Ticiano, including the portrait of Pope Paul III, by Raphael, Bellini, Parmigianino and Bruegel. The Flagellation of Christ, by Caravaggio, painted in Naples, has its own room. There are also Neapolitan painters from the 17th and 18th centuries, such as Artemisia Gentileschi and Luca Giordano.
The royal apartment shows decorated rooms and the porcelain room, made in the factory the Bourbons opened there. The top floor houses contemporary art.
The museum is usually less crowded than the major museums of Rome and Florence, which allows you to see the works at leisure.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours for the museum; plus another hour to walk in the park.
Best time
In the morning, to combine museum and park. The museum usually closes one day a week: check before you go.
How to get there
It's about 4 km from the historic centre. There are city buses from the Piazza Museo, near the MANN. By taxi, the ride is short.
Tip
Allow plenty of time for the Caravaggio Flagellation room and for the park view. Bring water in summer: the Real Bosco is large.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte
Which works are the most famous in Capodimonte?
The Flagellation of Christ by Caravaggio, portraits by Titian, and works by Raphael, Parmigianino, Bruegel and Artemisia Gentileschi.
How do I get to Capodimonte?
By city bus from Piazza Museo or by taxi, since the palace is on top of a hill north of the center.
Can the park be visited without entering the museum?
Yes, the Real Bosco has its own entrance and access to the park is usually free. Check the gates' opening hours.