Piazza del Plebiscito
Naples, Italy
Piazza del Plebiscito is the main square of Naples, covering an area of approximately 25,000 m², located in the historic city center. Its current shape was formed at the beginning of the 19th century, when King Ferdinand I of Bourbon commissioned its reconstruction. The square is surrounded by the neoclassical colonnade of the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola and the facade of the Royal Palace. The Basilica, modeled after the Roman Pantheon, was completed in 1836. The Royal Palace, originally built in the 17th century, was the residence of the Bourbons. The square is an important meeting place and cultural event venue in Naples.
- Visit time: 45 min
What to look for
- Facade of the Royal Palace with eight niches containing statues of the kings of Naples.
- Basilica of San Francesco di Paola with an impressive dome 53 meters high.
- Two equestrian statues of Ferdinand I and Charles III of Bourbon, by Antonio Canova and Antonio Cali.
Before you go
- Best time: morning or late afternoon
- Crowds: on weekends and during public events
- Note: no specific restrictions, free access
Good to know
- Before its 19th-century reconstruction, the square was known as Largo di Palazzo and served as a site for public executions and festivals.
- According to legend: Legend has it that Queen Margaret of Savoy, to test the loyalty of her subjects, ordered them to walk blindfolded between two equestrian statues in the square. No one managed to do so.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, palazzorealedinapoli.org
How long does it take to visit Piazza del Plebiscito?
Plan about 45 min.
Nearby
- Royal Palace of Naples — 50 m
- Gran Caffè Gambrinus — 90 m
- Antica Pizza Fritta da Zia Esterina Sorbillo — 180 m
- Teatro di San Carlo — 180 m
- Galleria Borbonica — 220 m
- Galleria Umberto I — 290 m
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