Naples Old Town Origins Cult Self Guided Walking Tour with App

Street shaped in 16th century reforms; blends Renaissance order with modern rhythm, following ancient Greek defensive walls.

Freestanding bell tower mixing Gothic base and Baroque additions; a timeline in stone marking centuries of Naples’ history.

Gothic Franciscan basilica, royal tombs, WWII destruction, later restored; museum reveals Roman baths and medieval frescoes.

Square with Baroque obelisk of Immaculate Conception; Gesù Nuovo church’s diamond façade hides rich art-filled interior.

Baroque fountain dedicated to Charles II; nearby Cappella Piccolomini shows Tuscan Renaissance elegance in Naples.

Grand 1.2 km street built in 1536 under Spanish rule; historic promenade, site of uprisings, now bustling with shops.

Dense grid built for soldiers in the 16th century; vibrant life, shrines, murals, and authentic Neapolitan spirit fill its alleys.

Large civic square with Palazzo San Giacomo, Fountain of Neptune, and Castel Nuovo’s towers, blending medieval strength and Baroque elegance.

Neoclassical opera house built in 1737, richly decorated, later rebuilt; opposite stands Galleria Umberto I, a grand 19th‑century arcade with glass dome.

Vast open square with Basilica di San Francesco di Paola, Royal Palace, equestrian statues, grand dome, and Bourbon heritage, Naples’ most iconic civic space.