The best walks and hikes around Casoria

Opulent fountain in the middle of the old town

The Fontana della Sellaria or Selleria is a Baroque public fountain on the piazzetta del Grande Archivio in Naples, Italy. It was commissioned in 1649 by Onofrio Antonio Gisolfi and created by Íñigo Vélez de Guevara to commemorate his suppression of the Neapolitan Republic.

Piazza Municipio is one of the largest squares in Europe and represents the administrative center of Naples. It is bordered by Palazzo San Giacomo (seat of the Municipality) and the Maschio Angioino (Castel Nuovo), extending to the port area of the Stazione Marittima. The square has recently taken on a new architectural configuration that integrates the archaeological remains of the ancient Roman port discovered during the subway excavations. It is a fundamental interchange hub between the monumental center, the port, and the artery of via Toledo.

The Historic Centre of Naples is the largest UNESCO site in Europe and encompasses 27 centuries of history. It is laid out on the ancient Greco-Roman grid, characterized by the three main decumani (including Spaccanapoli) that intersect perpendicularly with the cardines. The area is a complex network of alleys that hosts the highest concentration of churches, noble palaces, and archaeological sites in the city. It includes the monumental centres of Piazza del Gesù, Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, and the Duomo area, extending to the borders of via Toledo and the port area.

The Royal Palace of Naples overlooks Piazza del Plebiscito and was founded in 1600 as the residence of the Spanish viceroys, later becoming the seat of the Bourbons and the Savoys. The building houses the Historic Apartment, with rooms decorated in Baroque and Neoclassical style, and the National Library. The main facade is famous for the eight statues in the external niches depicting the sovereigns of the ruling dynasties of Naples. It is located a short walk from Galleria Umberto I and the Teatro San Carlo, representing the heart of the city's monumental center. Another unmissable stop!

The world-famous mural of Diego Armando Maradona in the Quartieri Spagnoli in Naples was originally painted in 1990 by the Neapolitan artist Mario Filardi, following SSC Napoli's second league title. Over the years, the work was damaged by weather influences and structural interventions. At the end of the 1990s, a window was even installed where Maradona's face was, severely disfiguring the portrait. In 2016, the mural was restored for the first time by local artist Salvatore Iodice, who stabilized the work and gave it new color. A year later, in 2017, the Argentine street artist Francisco Bosoletti was asked to specifically rework Maradona's face. Bosoletti redrew the face entirely, with more expression and realism, while the rest of the mural was preserved.

The square is a tribute to Diego Maradona, the famous Argentine footballer who became a folk hero during his time at SSC Napoli in the 1980s. A large mural of Maradona hangs on the square. The place has become a kind of shrine, where fans leave flowers, scarves, candles, and photos. For many Neapolitans, Maradona symbolizes pride, hope, and justice, as he brought international success to the city during a period of social and economic difficulties. Today, Maradona Square is an important meeting place and a popular stop for visitors who want to understand Naples and its football culture.

The square is a tribute to Diego Maradona, the famous Argentine footballer who became a folk hero during his time at SSC Napoli in the 1980s. There is a large mural of Maradona on the square. The place has become a kind of shrine, where fans leave flowers, scarves, candles, and photos. For many Neapolitans, Maradona symbolizes pride, hope, and justice, as he brought international success to the city during a period of social and economic difficulties. Today, Maradona Square is an important meeting place and a popular stop for visitors who want to understand Naples and its football culture.