Stazione Dante
Napoli (NA)
KnownStreet art
The story
At Dante station contemporary art inhabits the daily passage, from Joseph Kosuth's neon to the works that accompany commuters between the piazza and the bowels of the city.
The story
The Dante station, on Line 1 of the Naples metro in Piazza Dante, was designed by Gae Aulenti and inaugurated in 2002. It is one of the richest Art Stations, a true contemporary art gallery underground, with works by some of the greatest artists of the twentieth century.
What to see
The neon writings of Joseph Kosuth with the verses of Dante's Convivio, the work of Jannis Kounellis with shoes, coats and little trains, the mosaic of Nicola De Maria and the 'Intermediterraneo' mirror of Michelangelo Pistoletto: signature art spread among the halls and platforms. On the surface, Aulenti's glass-and-steel pavilions frame the statue of Dante.
How to get there
- Metro
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
It is visited by taking the metro (Line 1, Dante stop) with an ANM ticket. You are in Piazza Dante, at the start of via Toledo and a stone's throw from Port'Alba and the old centre. Take the time to look at the works in the halls, not just in passing.
Frequently asked questions
What can you see in the Dante station?
Works by Joseph Kosuth (neon with Dante's verses), Jannis Kounellis, Nicola De Maria and Michelangelo Pistoletto: a contemporary art gallery underground.
Who designed the Dante station?
The architect Gae Aulenti, who also redesigned the square; it was inaugurated in 2002.
Where is the Dante station?
In Piazza Dante, on Line 1 of the Naples metro, at the start of via Toledo.
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