Piazza Bellini

Piazza Bellini

The Naples audio-guided tour leads you to the charming Piazza Bellini. Colourful facades, cafe terraces, greenery and Greco-Roman ruins: it is an unpretentious concentrate of the simple pleasures of Naples, ideal for a break away from the bustle.

At the foot of the walls of Neapolis

A square already existed here in the 17th century, lined with several palaces and the monastery of Sant'Antonio, now the library of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy of Naples. At the centre stand the statue of the composer Vincenzo Bellini and, above all, remains of the wall of Neapolis, discovered in 1954. Neapolis, which means new city, is the name given by the Greeks to the city that developed beside ancient Parthenope.

What there is to see

In the middle of the square, the remains of the Greek wall, visible in a pit, immerse the visitor in the ancient origins of the city. Around them, the shaded terraces, colourful facades and bohemian atmosphere make Piazza Bellini a lively place appreciated by students and artists. It is the ideal place to sit down and savour the Neapolitan atmosphere.

Practical information

Piazza Bellini can be seen freely, in the open air, in the historic centre of Naples, near the National Archaeological Museum and the Sansevero Chapel. It is accessible at any time; the ancient remains can be admired from the square. Cafes and terraces line the place and follow their own hours.

What can be seen at the centre of Piazza Bellini ?

The statue of the composer Vincenzo Bellini and remains of the Greek wall of Neapolis, discovered in 1954.

What does the name Neapolis mean ?

It means new city in Greek; it is the name given by the Greeks to the city at the origin of Naples.