Real Bosco di Capodimonte
Napoli (NA)
Hidden gemNature
The story
The great historic park surrounding the palace-museum of Capodimonte: 130 hectares of avenues, clearings and woods where Neapolitans walk, run and get some air above the city. Free entry.
Access
FREE (public park); seasonal hours
The story
The Real Bosco di Capodimonte is the great park that Charles of Bourbon laid out around his palace, on the hill above Naples, in the mid-18th century: born as a hunting reserve and royal estate, it is today one of the city's most beloved historic urban parks. It covers about 130 hectares, with over four hundred plant species.
What to see
Long tree-lined avenues, clearings, fountains and old service buildings of the Bourbon court; from the higher points, the view opens onto the gulf. It is the green lung of Capodimonte, surrounding the museum of the same name (a separate visit).
How to get there
- Bus
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Parco pubblico a ingresso libero; orari stagionali, verifica sul sito del museo.
Tips
The park is public and free to enter, with hours that change by season: check the museum's official website. It is reached by bus from the centre. Combine it with a visit to the Museo di Capodimonte, which stands within it. Great for a walk or a run away from the traffic.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Real Bosco di Capodimonte free?
Yes, the park is public and free to enter; hours change by season. The Museo di Capodimonte, within it, has its own ticket instead.
What is there to see in the Real Bosco?
Tree-lined avenues, clearings, fountains and old buildings of the Bourbon court, with panoramic glimpses of the gulf; it is one of the great historic parks of Naples.
How do you get to the Real Bosco di Capodimonte?
By bus from the centre of Naples, on the Capodimonte hill; the park surrounds the museum of the same name.
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