Parco Virgiliano
Posillipo
KnownViews & panoramas
The story
At the far end of Posillipo the terraces look out over the islet of Nisida and the open sea: from here the eye takes in the whole gulf and the Campi Flegrei.
Access
FREE
The story
The Parco Virgiliano, or Parco della Rimembranza, is the great panoramic park at the end of the Posillipo hill, opened in 1931 at about one hundred and fifty metres above the sea. Not to be confused with the Parco Vergiliano at Piedigrotta, where the tomb of Virgil is: this is a natural belvedere over the gulf.
What to see
A system of terraces facing one of the widest panoramas in Naples: the islet of Nisida in the foreground, the Gulf of Pozzuoli, Procida, Ischia and Capri, and on the other side Vesuvius and the Sorrento peninsula. A balcony over the sea, with paths, an amphitheatre and family areas.
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
The park is public and open to all, ideal for a scenic walk, at sunset or with children: just check the opening hours, which can change with the season. You are at the end of Posillipo; bring your camera for the view of Nisida.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Parco Virgiliano of Posillipo?
A panoramic park at the end of Posillipo, opened in 1931, with terraces facing the gulf: not to be confused with the Parco Vergiliano at Piedigrotta, where the tomb of Virgil is.
What can you see from the Parco Virgiliano?
A very wide panorama: the islet of Nisida, the Gulf of Pozzuoli, Procida, Ischia and Capri, and on the other side Vesuvius and the Sorrento peninsula.
Is the Parco Virgiliano the same as the tomb of Virgil?
No: the tomb of Virgil is in the Parco Vergiliano at Piedigrotta, near Mergellina; the Parco Virgiliano of Posillipo is a panoramic belvedere.
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