Naples Tour: Following the Footsteps of Diego Armando Maradona

Highlights

• Piazza del Plebiscito
• Galleria Umberto I
• Quartieri Spagnoli

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Teatro di San Carlo

   5min

   Meeting point in the heart of the old town, a place where the population of the city gathered to greet, all together, the world soccer champion.

2. 2

   Galleria Umberto I

   10min

   One of the visits that you cannot miss on your trip to Naples is the Umberto I Gallery. This spectacular construction from the end of the 19th century is a sample of the imposing architecture that you will find in the city. Neuralgic center of commerce, La Galería is a very busy space where you can discover the day and day of its inhabitants, whether it is to have a coffee, buy the latest in fashion or enjoy events that take place inside.

3. 3

   Quartieri Spagnoli

   25min

   Located in the historic center of Naples, a name that refers to the set of three neighborhoods of the city: San Ferdinando, Avvocata and Montecalvario. The atmosphere here is typical of Naples, with its narrow alleys with clothes hanging from balcony to balcony and the bustle of vespas, markets and conversations between neighbors. Here you will understand how much the Neapolitans loved Maradona.

4. 4

   Murals Maradona 1990

   20min

   In Naples, thanks to street art, you will find a real open-air museum dedicated to Maradona. With this virtual tour, you will also visit two places that a Diego fanatic must absolutely go: Vico Lungo Gelso and Piazza Maradona in Via Emanuele De Deo. Here you will find murals dedicated to this soccer icon. You will admire a ceramic mosaic, donated by two Italian-French artists, and the work of the Argentine street artist San Spiga to pay tribute to the 30th anniversary of the first Napoli championship. Next to him is another full-length work that represents Maradona while he “dribbles”. Continuing with our walk through Via Emanuele de Deo (Piazzetta Diego Armando Maradona), you will admire the famous mural that has become a true pilgrimage point for fans commemorating the second championship of Naples in 1990.

Before you go

Location