The Veiled Christ sculpture is without a doubt the most impressive. The way the marble looks like a delicate, transparent veil over Jesus is unbelievable. I honestly couldn’t believe it was carved from a single block of marble. It’s one of the most beautiful and emotional pieces of art I’ve ever seen. The other piece that really stood out to me was the one with the marble net (Il Disinganno). The fine detail in the net is just mind blowing. Although the chapel isn’t very big, every part of it is full of intricate art and symbolism. I do wish we could take photos, but I also understand why it’s not allowed, it helps you focus more on the moment. Highly recommend booking in advance, as it can get very crowded. But it’s 100% worth visiting!!

The highlight of my trip is Guiseppe Sanmartino’s Veiled Christ in the Sansevero Chapel Museum in the heart of Napoli’s old city. I have been waiting for this moment since for 2 years when i first learnt about this incredible masterpiece. The thinness, fluidity and transparency of the veil, the expression on the face and body of Christ as he laid in the tomb is remarkable and hard to imagine that the material is marble. Very unforgettable an experience. The staff are helpful and excellent in managing crowd flow. The chapel is small and the experience of entering in is intense and mystical. Too bad no photography of any kind is allowed but there were books to purchase at the end. I wish there were more literature on Guiseppe Sanmartino’s life and history. This great craftsman remains a mystery to me for now.

Another artistic treasure in Naples, so much to see it was overwhelming! The intricate detail is astounding!! Definitely worth a look see!!

So there is no warning online when you buy the expensive tickets that you can not take photos inside. Which is fine, people would take a long time if everyone took photos, and it is a small chapel. However you can not take photos in the store of the postcards either. I find that ridiculous for the price of 12€ entry to this tiny thing. Also typical rude Napolitans employees, but that is expected i guess.

recently visited this chapel-museum, and it was truly a special experience. The space is impressive, and the statues are astonishingly beautiful and detailed – each piece seems to tell a story, and the atmosphere really makes you feel the weight of the history and art surrounding you. I highly recommend using the available audiobook or audio guide. It offers excellent explanations about each statue, the historical context, and the hidden symbolism, making the entire visit much more meaningful and captivating. The only thing I didn’t like was the strict rule against taking any photos inside. At the end, there’s a gift shop selling images of the exhibits, but the prices are quite high, especially considering that the entrance ticket already costs 12 euros. It would have been nice to have at least a small area where visitors could capture a few personal memories. Other than that, the chapel-museum is definitely worth visiting for its remarkable art and unique atmosphere.

An absolute must-see in Naples. Although the San Severo Chapel is just one single room, it’s one of the most breathtaking places I’ve ever visited. The sculptures and frescoes inside are stunning, with an incredible level of detail and realism. It’s really worth getting the audio guide, as it explains in depth the history and meaning behind each sculpture and fresco. Without it, you miss a lot of context and can’t fully appreciate what you’re seeing. For such a short visit, it’s definitely worth it. The visit takes around 20–30 minutes, and it never feels long or heavy. It’s short, fascinating, and full of beauty. If you’re in Naples, it’s an essential stop — a small gem you shouldn’t miss.

This is not to be missed when in Naples! Some of the most incredible art I have ever seen! Some of the most famous works of art are in this chapel. No photos allowed so you can really just focus on what you are seeing. You can get pictures when you are leaving by scanning a bar code. Highly recommend!

An alley full of souvenirs from Naples. Definitely worth a visit despite some of the kitschy products. A visit to Naples is not complete without a visit to this alley.

An alley of traditional art and souvenirs, very cool to see the movement of some. Recommend to visit...

Lively street famous for its handmade nativity scenes and artisan shops. Full of charm and tradition, it’s a must-visit to experience Naples’ unique craftsmanship and festive spirit year-round.

Beautiful little street with everlasting Christmas decorations (many handmade) all year long. Christmas lasts forever here. Perfect for some memorable takeaways or simply making memories if you love Christmas.

Beautiful scenes from nativity and some modern ones too. You can also buy one for home if you like Hats off to the artists. Enjoyable for kids.

The shops in this street are famous for selling Christmas stuff all year round, but I was not impressed. It was not something special.

Totally worth the time and energy . Everything in this street is amazing and full of details. Definitely recommend.

Somewhat interesting. The guide wasn’t loud enough at times, some words I didn’t understand and people were talking, also the group was like 50, way too big. The tunnels were fun to go into and the area in general is pretty interesting. The wine cellar at the end was cool but very small. Women at the ticket counter wasn’t sure you if you could get online tickets and when I returned with an online ticket, she scanned it… why she couldn’t just say you could is beyond me, language barrier or just not too interested in your job who knows. Get an online ticket to get in faster, cash only otherwise.

fascinating experience. The guided tour through Napoli Sotterranea gives a completely different view of the city’s history — from ancient aqueducts to World War II shelters. The guide was knowledgeable and made it easy to imagine life underground. The passages are narrow at some points, so good shoes are a must. Definitely worth visiting if you want to see something unique in Naples.

Cool place to visit. Interesting history of the use of the underground. Some very tight paths which add to the thrill of the visit. The second part was to an old hidden amphitheater which wasn’t really worth waiting for. Good value form money and good to do.

Ok so I have mixed feelings about this. First of all, when you arrive it's a huge chaos at the entrance. Why don't they put ropes with 2 lines to separate the tours by language and then some passage to let people with online tickets to pass in front of everyone (since it's a SKIP THE LINE ticket!!) Then... There are just too many people in each group. I think there were at least 60 in our group. This creates a huge problem with people pushing to take photos and another problem when the guide is talking and half of these people are talking so you can't hear anything! The tour itself is nice, there's a very very narrow passage where you can't be claustrophobic otherwise it will be a problem. For my surprise, this is a 2 part tour. The first one is the underground itself then they will take you by foot in the streets further to another place which doesn't add much apart from the "surprise" (no spoilers). Another problem: these tour guides are basically formatted robots. They learnt the lines and that's it. I'm sure they know nothing about the underground, in our case our guide was asked several questions to which he answered "I have no idea" to almost all of them. The funniest one was a girl asking how they pumped the water and he answer was "it's physics".....

It was a nice experience, the guide was well prepared, made the tour interesting and answered our questions promptly. I expected the visit to be in only one place, but the remains of the ancient amphitheater were in a bulding close by. We bought our tickets through a provider, not directly at the entrance, but it is ok either way. A little warning: there are many steps to go down, and, after the tour, to climb up.

Interesting tour experience with the main attraction being a few yards under the main street level. Used during major historical operation like WW2 and remnants of ancient civilization was unique. The display case showed figures in German SS patrol outfits to illustrate Italy under German occupation in the 40’s. The guide was ok but clear she didn’t have a lot of public speaking experience. She was hard to understand tho seemed to be doing her best with the crowd. The tight tunnels were interesting though again info was not clear of what things were used for so there was a lot of guessing to be done.

Absolutely brilliant experience…117 steps down then up, lots of walking and though the small tunnels was a scary experience if you don’t like confined spaces. WE LOVED IT 🥰

Perhaps the best museum I've ever been to. Having visited Pompeii and Herculaneum a few days before, this place was a must after that experience. There are so many artefacts, in particular paintings, which come from these places, that really enriches your understanding and increases your sense of awe. As someone who loves ancient statues, this was like heaven. So many wonderful ones there is no point in picking any out, there are so many here it is bewildering. If you have any interest in antiquity then this should be on your bucket list. We went on a Friday in late October. There were plenty of people but it was quieter than I expected. We spent over 4 hours here and we were not bored for a second. Highly recommended.

This is a must see, especially if you have been to Pompeii or Herculaneum. I would recommend doing those sites first and then the museum because it gives you context for what you are seeing. The mosaics were incredible. The exhibit on erotica made me laugh out loud. No signs in the museum not to touch objects, except here on the giant phalluses. Sigh. Also in the hall if the colossal statues there is a room at the far end, it had the jewels of a prominent family whose line ran out. It was incredible, and there was maybe 5 people in the exhibit. In the basement is an Egyptian exhibit that in my opinion was better than the Louvre, mainly because there was not a thousand people crushing through it. Definitely worth visiting.

So beautiful! a must-see in Naples! This museum was one of the highlights of our trip. It’s full of stunning life-sized statues with the most amazing details, plus incredible art and artifacts from Pompeii. You really get a feel for what ancient life was like. You could easily spend hours here just wandering around and taking it all in, there’s so much to see!

This museum is big. So many artifacts in there. Tons of statues. We went to see the Pompeii ruins as it houses the largest collection of items unearthed. Even glass kitchen wares. Even to move quickly through it you'll need a few hours. Oh, and dont skip out on the Secret Cabinet section. I cant post pics as Google will shoot down this post. Google it, its pretty interesting.

What an amazing place. You will need more than one day to see everything. Easy to fet to if you use the metro. Magnificent statues and sculptures. The mummy section is definitely a must. I can't recommend this place enough.

This museum is so underrated! It was amazing. The sculptures, the mozaiks, the paintings. The coffee shop inside the museum is nice and the toilet is nice too. We spent 2-3 hours in here and didn't even notice it went by so fast. This is a must do in Naples.

British persons review 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 We went on the free Sunday which is the first Sunday of every month. We went at opening time and it was populated but not heaving with people. Very cool huge statues, a room that is reminiscant of the Sistine Chapel, very interesting artwork and places to sit and relax. The gift shop didn't have a lot other than books and a few very expensive figurines. But there was a couple of other things that was reasonably priced. It does look rough from the outside but is lovely inside. All in all a very good experience I recommend.

Amazing "must do" tour we had the lovely Sabrina as our English speaking guide. She was knowledgeable and very good. Very eye opening as ex RAF myself to see the war from the civillian receiving end. The cars and bikes were awesome and the miles of tunnels amazing testament to the local's ancestors ingenuity and hard work.

For anyone trying to decide Galleria Borbonica ou Napoli Sotteranea, don't even think twice. This one is the one to do. I've done both and this one was 1000x better. Not only the underground is much more interesting, but the guide was VERY knowledgeable, you could see she liked what she was doing and explained everything perfectly. Very interesting tour, very well worth the money. 5*

Fascinating place! Really cool to be able to see 2000 year old aqueducts and even WWII history right under such a vibrant city. Nice thing about this tour is there are no stairs to go back up if you enter down the stairs. Cool little gift shop at the end too. Was able to get tickets 30 minutes before.

Amazing that is good word for that experience! Easy to purchase tickets and find the place. Everything started on time. We had a wonderful guide- a women with an amazing english! This was a tour in english but you can buy in italian too. Many historical facts that made us understand this city much better! My husband favorites thing were cars and motorcycle place with oryginal stuff from the time after 2nd WW time.

This is a location where you can learn about the history of Naples’ underground tunnels and how they have served Napolitans over the decades. I’d recommend a visit here when in Naples.

Omg! The most fascinating tunnel… greatttt tour! There are different tours and all awesome! Lots of hidden history revealed to us

Very insightful visit about how the Royal Palace was built using the volcano stone from below and then was later used as a shelter during the war! You can still see old relics from back in the day. Special thanks to our host Alessandra, she was super competent. The only thing the tour really should have is an age limit…we had a couple of small kids (around 5 or 6), ask about bomb shelters, which is highly inappropriate. It’s not a kid-friendly activity.

A nice experience, especially for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and hikers. From the bus drop-off point to the summit, it's about a half-hour easy walk, the ascent is not too difficult. The view into the crater itself is not that impressive, but the bonus you get from the climb is the panoramic views of the Bay of Naples.

This was the second volcano I have climbed, the first being Etna. What can I say? First of all, I feel incredibly lucky that I managed to get the last three tickets for the day, sold right at the last minute! I was over the moon with happiness, as it has been a long-time dream of mine to come here, and I travelled all the way from Moldova to fulfill it. ​I was absolutely charmed by its beauty and imposing energy. This place charged me up for the next half a year! I am happy and deeply grateful for this wonderful day spent here. ​Nature lovers and explorers will certainly enjoy this experience. ​A few tips: I recommend buying tickets in advance—at least one or two days ahead. If you want to secure a specific day or time slot, book three to four days, or even a week, in advance. ​Today, October 19th, the temperature was quite warm. I was wearing jeans and a t-shirt and had a vest with me, which I took off during the climb. The trail from the entrance point to the crater is not long and is not complicated; even children can manage it. ​Vesuvius is a true gem of Italy and will forever remain in my heart.

If driving up take care roads are poor and bus drivers are brutal . Honking horn beware and wait. Parking at top.Tourist outlets and refreshments available . One tourist was complaining as no Lava was visible. Really!!!! Must have thought it was Dante’s Peak . As the main attraction in Naples I would not miss it it’s unique and pretty awe inspiring.

Took about an hour to walk up steadily and slow pace, not rocky though steep and no rush to reach the top. Cloudy but no rains today which was good, parking is problematic and not the best organised, toilets are a few but mobile type, they should really invest in proper facilities especially with so much tourism and people spending money to come here. Nevertheless great views and some smoke coming from the mountain itself, though some morning mist too and clouds.

Booked online the coach from Pompeii railway station which takes about 45 mins to wind it's way up to the parking area at ~1,000m from where the walking starts. Toilets are available here though they are of the 'builders' variety and mostly are full by the end of the day. The walk is up a fairly steep gravel and ash pathway but it's plenty wide enough to stop and rest when needed. Up on the crater rim are several shops/bars selling souvenirs, beers, wine and more. The views would probably have been fantastic had we not been in thick cloud for all of our walking.

Booked parking ticket €7 on line, gives you a 2 hour time slot 🚗. You can walk from the carpark to the summit or pay to take a minibus further up 🌋 (return trip) to the point where you have to walk. We also had an audio guide which talked about the previous eruptions. It is a steep walk, but plenty of places to look out to Naples, Pompeii & Herculaneum. There is also a couple of refreshment / souvenir stops 🍷on route to the summit. There was some steam exiting part of the crater which smelt a bit eggy (sulphur). A must do, great trip.

Tips to get to the park: From Naples city centre, use the train to get to Torre del Greco. Walk to the below intersection to take the 808 bus directly to the park: Via E. De Nicola , 25, Torre del Greco, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy. It was quite a journey to get to the park, because the train I searched wasn't consistently scheduled during the day. My family ended up taking the taxi to Torre del Greco for €60 and we were almost scammed by another local taxi but thankfully got off in time. We finally found the 808 bus that took us directly to entrace gate. With the Naples public transit day pass, the bus was included so I highly recommend you get that on the day to the park. I bought the park tickets way in advance. The website was confusing to use. You have to purchase one month ahead to get tickets. As they are very limited. I was also worried about being later than the entrance time but they didn't check. I'd leave at least 2.5 hours for travel from Naples to be safe. The view and the hike were very worth it. It was magnificent and breathtaking when you're on the top of the mountain. I recommend visiting when you're in Naples. Bring water and snacks as there is limited options in the area.