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Certosa di San Martino
Certosa di San Martino Review
Atop a rocky promontory with a fabulous view of the entire city, and with majestic salons that would please any monarch, the Certosa di San Martino is a monastery that seems more like a palace. A Carthusian monastery restored in the 17th century in exuberant Neapolitan baroque style, this structure has now been transformed into a diverse museum. The gorgeous Chiostro Grande (great cloister) and the panoramic garden terraces—strangely quiet, with a view of the city sprawling below—are among the most impressive spots in the city. Popular exhibits include the presepi (Christmas crèches) and an anonymous painting that depicts the Naples waterfront in the 15th century and the return of the Aragonese fleet from the Battle of Ischia. Take the funicular from Piazza Montesanto to Vomero.
- Address: Piazzale San Martino 5, Vomero, Naples, 80129 | Map It
- Phone: 081/2294589
- Cost: €6 includes admission to Castel Sant'Elmo
- Hours: Thurs.-Tues. (Sezione Presepiale, Thurs.-Mon.) 8:30-7:30. Some rooms are often closed (Quarto del Priore) depending on staffing
- Website: museosanmartino.campaniabeniculturali.it
- Metro Vanvitelli.
- Location: Naples
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