Embark on a captivating street art tour through the ancient streets of Naples’ Spanish Quarters. Discover the folklore, explore the vibrant graffiti, and immerse yourself in the passion and flavors of this historic district.
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Quartieri Spagnoli - The Spanish neighborhoods arise in the historic part of the city of Naples, consisting, in turn, of the San Ferdinando, Avvocata and Montecalvario neighborhoods.
The Spanish neighborhoods characterized from an urbanistic point of view by a reticular structure, which descends from the heights dominated by Castel Sant’Elmo. We note the typical vocation of accommodation intended to accommodate the Spanish soldiers. They arise around the sixteenth century by the will of Pedro de Toledo, in order to accommodate the Spanish military garrisons, intended for the repression of any revolts of the Neapolitan population, or as a temporary home for soldiers who passed from Naples in the direction of other places of conflict. -
Via Toledo - The road starts from Piazza Dante and ends in Piazza Trieste e Trento, in the sequence of the road other important arteries branch off, squares, churches and noble palaces. The street is one of the stops of Neapolitan shopping and cultural life since the sixteenth century.
It was commissioned by the viceroy Pedro \’Alvarez de Toledo in 1536 on a project by the royal architects Ferdinando Manlio and Giovanni Benincasa. The road ran along the old western walls of the Aragonese period that was made obsolete and therefore eliminated due to the defensive extensions of Don Pedro de Toledo.
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- open museum of street art
- tips
Embarking on a journey through the most folkloric parts of Naples, including Naples Bay, promises to be enjoyable and intriguing! You will discover the secrets of the streets, lanes and buildings in the ancient city of Naples, as every tale deserves to be spoken and every enigma unraveled by our guide. The adventure begins on Via Toledo, a bustling street rich with shops and the entry point to the enigmatic lanes, in the heart of Naples. Soon, we will explore the Spanish Quarters, the lifeblood of Naples, constructed in the sixteenth century by the Spanish viceroy, Don Pedro de Toledo. This area holds the most significant part of our excursion; here, we will view the numerous religious icons at the corners of the streets, examine the graffiti, and receive comprehensive information about all the art in this segment. We’ll also highlight the graffiti of the mythical Maradona and works by other Neapolitan artists. As we stroll through the narrow lanes, the aroma of food and the locals’ fervor will surround us.
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