Stazione Toledo (Stazioni dell'Arte)
Napoli (NA)
FamousStreet art
The story
Toledo station descends into the deep blue of the sea through Tusquets' 'Crater de luz', where the shimmering mosaics turn the metro into a plunge into water and light.
The story
The Toledo station, on Line 1 of the Naples metro, is considered one of the most beautiful metro stations in the world. Designed by the Spanish architect Óscar Tusquets and inaugurated in 2012, it descends to 44 metres deep, with works by William Kentridge and Robert Wilson.
What to see
The famous 'Crater de luz', the well of light clad in blue mosaics that simulates the descent into the sea, and the mosaics of Kentridge with Neapolitan scenes: a masterpiece of art and architecture that the Daily Telegraph and CNN have named among the most beautiful stations in Europe.
How to get there
- Metro
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
It is visited simply by taking the metro (Line 1, Toledo stop) with an ordinary ANM ticket: go all the way down to admire the well of light. You are on via Toledo, a stone's throw from the Quartieri Spagnoli and Piazza del Plebiscito. Avoid the rush hours to photograph it calmly.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the Toledo station famous?
For its 'Crater de luz', the well of light in blue mosaics, and the works of Kentridge and Wilson: it has been named among the most beautiful metro stations in Europe.
How do you visit the Toledo station?
Just take the metro (Line 1) with an ordinary ANM ticket and go all the way down, where the well of light opens up.
Who designed the Toledo station?
The Spanish architect Óscar Tusquets, with works by William Kentridge and Robert Wilson; it was inaugurated in 2012.
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