Capodimonte: the museum, the Royal Park and what it's like to stay there
On the hill north of the centre, Capodimonte is the Bourbon royal palace turned into one of Italy's great museums, surrounded by a park of more than a hundred hectares. At the foot of the hill are the Catacombs of San Gennaro.
At a glance
- Who it's for
- Travellers looking for peace and greenery, and anyone visiting the museums and catacombs
- Pros
- Quiet neighbourhood, the Royal Park for walking and running
- Cons
- Far from the centre on foot; you depend on buses
- Getting there
- Bus from the Museo Nazionale stop (Museo metro station, Line 1) towards Capodimonte
What to see
- The Capodimonte Museum, in the Bourbon royal palace: the Farnese painting collection with Titian, Raphael and Parmigianino, Caravaggio's Flagellation, the royal apartments and the porcelain collection.
- The Real Bosco (Royal Park), a historic park of over a hundred hectares with tree-lined avenues, fountains and a viewpoint over the bay. Entry to the park is free.
- The Catacombs of San Gennaro, along the road climbing up to the museum.
What it's like to stay there
Capodimonte is residential and green, quieter than the centre but less convenient: to get down into town you take the bus. It suits people arriving by car or planning a long, unhurried stay.
Tip: combine the museum and the catacombs in the same morning, then walk down into the Rione Sanità for lunch.
Nearby sights
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to the Capodimonte Museum?
By bus from the Museo Nazionale stop, near Museo metro station (Line 1), or on foot uphill from the Rione Sanità.
Where to stay in Capodimonte
4 places to stay in Capodimonte on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
