Naples · Historic centre
Six places to explore while staying at Medea Suite on Spaccanapoli, Via San Biagio dei Librai 46.
History and traditions
Naples Cathedral, dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta, reveals the city's link with San Gennaro. Discover the Treasure Chapel, Santa Restituta and the San Giovanni in Fonte baptistery. Check official visitor information before your visit.
Art and cloisters
Near Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, Santa Chiara's majolica cloister has tiled pillars and benches around its garden. Combine it with a walk on Spaccanapoli. Check entrances, opening hours and museum tickets on the official website.
Art and museums
The Sansevero Chapel Museum houses Giuseppe Sanmartino's Veiled Christ, renowned for its delicate marble veil. Discover Modesty and Disillusion in the old centre of Naples. Check availability, tickets and admission on the official museum website.
Walks in the historic centre
Step outside Medea Suite at Via San Biagio dei Librai 46 and your Spaccanapoli walk begins. Follow Via San Biagio dei Librai and Via Benedetto Croce, discovering shops, churches and side streets in Naples' historic centre.
Crafts and traditions
San Gregorio Armeno is Naples' famous street of nativity scenes. Browse workshops with shepherds, miniature settings and contemporary figurines. Discover this Neapolitan craft tradition during a walk around Spaccanapoli, even outside Christmas.
Squares and landmarks
Stop at Piazza del Gesù Nuovo to see the Immacolata obelisk and Gesù Nuovo church, with Santa Chiara nearby. Continue along Spaccanapoli through the squares and lanes of Naples' historic centre.
