Palazzo Venezia e il suo giardino segreto
Napoli (NA)
Hidden gemNature
The story
From 1412 to 1797 this was the embassy of the Republic of Venice in Naples. You step through the door on Spaccanapoli, climb a ramp and find yourself in a hanging garden carved into the tufo (volcanic tuff), with a little Pompeian pavilion and not a tourist in sight.
Access
FREE. 10:00-13:30 / 15:30-19:00. Café in the garden
The story
Palazzo Venezia, on via Benedetto Croce along Spaccanapoli, is a piece of Venice in the heart of Naples: around 1412 King Ladislaus gave it to the Republic of Venice, which made it the residence of its ambassadors and consuls. For over four centuries it was the symbol of the bonds between the two cities.
What to see
The historic palace and, above all, its secret hanging garden, with a scenic neoclassical structure and a small grotto-chapel, the 'Madonnina': a hidden and unexpected oasis behind the façades of Spaccanapoli.
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
On the first floor the historic apartment and the garden host exhibitions, concerts and cultural events, with their own openings: check the programme, hours and arrangements on the official channels. You are on via Benedetto Croce, right in the old centre.
Frequently asked questions
Why is it called Palazzo Venezia?
Because around 1412 King Ladislaus gave it to the Republic of Venice, which made it the residence of its ambassadors in Naples, for over four centuries.
What is the secret garden of Palazzo Venezia?
A hidden hanging garden, with a neoclassical structure and a small grotto-chapel called 'Madonnina': an unexpected oasis in the heart of Spaccanapoli.
Can you visit Palazzo Venezia?
Yes: on the first floor it hosts exhibitions, concerts and events, with its own openings to be checked on the official channels.
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