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Palace · Nápoles, Campânia
Palazzo Reale di Napoli
Palace of the Spanish viceroys and the Bourbon kings, with royal apartments, an honor staircase and a chapel, facing the Piazza del Plebiscito.
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 Palazzo Reale di Napoli
The Palazzo Reale (palazzo = palace) began to be built in the early 17th century to receive the King of Spain, who never came. It was the residence of the Spanish viceroys, then the Bourbon kings, and later the House of Savoy. The façade facing the Piazza del Plebiscito features niches with statues of eight kings who ruled Naples.
The visit goes through the marble honor staircase and the Appartamento Reale, a sequence of rooms with furniture, tapestries, paintings and the small court theatre. The Cappella Palatina houses an 18th-century Neapolitan nativity scene.
The palace also houses the Biblioteca Nazionale, one of the largest in Italy, and has a hanging garden with views of the port and Mount Vesuvius. It adjoins the Teatro di San Carlo, which used to be connected to the palace by an internal passage.
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
One and a half to two hours for the royal apartment and the gardens.
Best time
In the morning, before the heat, or early afternoon, when many groups have already left. The museum usually closes one day a week: check before you go.
How to get there
It's on the Piazza del Plebiscito. Metro Line 1, Municipio or Toledo station.
Tip
Combine the visit to the palace with the square and the Teatro di San Carlo. From the hanging garden you can see the port and, on clear days, Mount Vesuvius.
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Frequently asked questions about Palazzo Reale di Napoli
What is seen inside the Palazzo Reale?
The grand staircase, the royal apartment rooms with furniture and paintings, the court theatre and the Cappella Palatina with an 18th-century nativity scene.
How long does the visit take?
About an hour and a half to two hours.
Do I need to reserve?
Usually not, but on holidays and weekends buy in advance. Confirm before you go.