About this experience
The third capital of Europe in the 18th century, traditions, legends, and secrets, the art of the Neapolitan Nativity scene, peperoncino and other protective amulets, faith in Saint Januarius and his blood, a special dialect, a free psychotherapist - the sea and a pill for depression - the sun, the most delicious pizza, pasta, and coffee - all this is Naples. A city of contrasts and extraordinary energy that you will have to explore, feel - and love!
What to Expect
The Neapolitan Look
We will visit the elegant monumental center and see the Royal Palace, the basilica of San Francesco di Paola, the Umberto Gallery, the oldest opera house in Europe - San Carlo, the Anjou Castle, the historic café "Gambrinus" - in short, everything that was supposed to belong to the third capital of Europe in the 18th century.
Then we will move to the Greco-Roman center, the largest in Europe. I will introduce you to the area known as an open-air museum, and you will understand the incredible historical concentration contained in its narrow streets. Let's explore ancient mansions, churches, and monasteries.
Neapolitan Shrines
Also included is the liveliest and most beloved church of Naples, Gesù Nuovo, with its mysterious facade. Here you can ask for health and healing from St. Giuseppe Moscati. And you will also have the opportunity to appreciate the scale of the complex of Santa Chiara.
"Tricks" you can't do without in Naples
- During the walk, you will uncover the mystery of Spaccanapoli.
- We will talk about when the obelisks appeared in Naples.
- We will remember the Inquisition in Piazza San Domenico.
- We will not overlook Greek myths, as the Greeks founded Naples.
- I will explain what the "body of Naples" is and introduce you to the cult of "souls from purgatory".
- I will show you workshops where the famous Neapolitan Christmas nativity scenes are made.
- We will focus on the abundance of amulets - and you will understand how superstitious the Neapolitans are.
- We will visit the ancient center of the city - and you will understand what Naples is above and below ground.
- And we will definitely complement the tour with Neapolitan coffee and typical traditional sweets, such as baba and sfogliatella. And for those who prefer something stronger, they will appreciate limoncello.
Organizational Details
- We will visit churches, so women may need a shawl or clothing with covered shoulders and not too short
- Possible additional expenses: spending in cafes
