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Palazzo Troise is a sumptuous building in Rationalist style located at Piazza Matteotti 7 in Naples.
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Places in Naples
Districts, churches, castles, alleys and museums: a guide to the places of Naples and its surroundings, with the stories you will not find in guidebooks.
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Palazzo delle Poste (Naples Post Office)Read moreThe Palazzo delle Poste e Comunicazioni (Post and Communications Building) is a building located in Piazza Matteotti in the city of Naples.
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Villa La SantarellaRead moreVilla La Santarella, also known as Villa Santarella, is an important historical and artistic landmark in Naples.
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Port'Alba: The Book Quarter of NaplesRead moreLocated in the heart of the city, Port'Alba is often nicknamed the "book quarter" or the "city of books".
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Cristo Rivelato: a masterpiece in the Cappella PappacodaRead moreAfter the celebrated Cristo Velato (Veiled Christ), Naples proudly presents the Cristo Rivelato (Revealed Christ) by artist Domenico Sepe.
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The spires of NaplesRead moreThe spires of Naples are dedicated to the city's venerated saints: you can see them in some of the most significant squares.
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Discover Naples' Hidden Alleys: A Guide to 7 TreasuresRead moreDiscover the magic of Naples through its 7 most characterful alleys! Getting lost among the narrow, picturesque streets of this fascinating city is an unmissable experience.
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The Sanctuary of San Gerardo Maiella at MaterdominiRead moreThe Sanctuary of San Gerardo Maiella is located in Materdomini, in the province of Avellino. San Gerardo Maiella (Saint Gerard Majella) is the patron saint of mothers and children, and this place of worship is very popular among the faithful.
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Discover Spaghetti alla Nerano: Flavours of the Sorrento CoastRead moreSimple yet utterly delicious, spaghetti alla Nerano is a pasta dish made with fried courgettes and an excellent Italian regional cheese: Provolone del Monaco. A recipe born from the imagination of a Sorrento cook that has since become part of traditional cuisine. Quick and easy, this pasta dish is perfect for a family meal or a dinner with friends.
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Gioacchino MuratRead moreIn 1808, Napoleon appointed Murat king of the Kingdom of Naples, which had been created after the Napoleonic Wars as a satellite state of the French Empire.