This historic square is overlooked by two beautiful churches that are absolutely different from each other: the Church of Gesù Nuovo, in the Neapolitan Baroque style, and the Monastery of Santa Chiara, in the Gothic style, which houses the remains of the Bourbons. The entire historic center area is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Going almost all the way down Via Toledo, it is a must to stop at Piazza Plebiscito, which, founded by the Spaniards, has grown more and more over the centuries and the various reigns until it reached its present size and beauty as the city's living room ready to receive every kind of event, show, concert that is often represented in the city.
From there in 15 minutes with the central funicular you arrive at the "vomero" or walk down Via Chiaia and arrive at Piazza dei Martiri where the Neapolitan movida is just waiting for you with its historic "Baretti and Vinerie ".
If you like to stroll among the ancient royal residences, and move in the direction of the sea, strictly on foot, you can cross Piazza Municipio and come across the Maschio Angioino, the imposing castle founded by Charles of Anjou and current Civic Museum dedicated to Baroque, Renaissance and nineteenth-century Neapolitan art.
You will be enchanted by the beauty of the works created especially for the Castel Nuovo by the best artists of the time called upon by the various Royals over the centuries. But even more you will love the beautiful contrast between ancient and modern given by the permanent works and those of the temporary and traveling exhibitions and events.
From Piazza Municipio, then, with four steps you reach the beautiful Royal Palace of Naples that you absolutely cannot miss.Built in the 1600s for the Spanish royals, it was then the home of the Bourbons for the duration of their reign and, later, of the Princes of Piedmont. Visiting the Royal Palace will almost make you touch the beauty and splendor of the capital of an autonomous kingdom which Naples was!
To complete the tour of the royal residences, it takes little to reach Castel dell'Ovo. The ancient castle-fortress stands on a scenic little island, and the whole area is particularly popular with Neapolitans and tourists. Walking along the Borgo Marinari, you can sip a good coffee and admire the liveliness of sea life thanks to the presence of the historic nautical clubs based here.