Old villages near Naples

Answer: The focus is the castle of Castel del Ovo, built in the XII century on the island of Megaride, with panoramic views of the bay. Nearby is Piazza del Plebishito with the Royal Palace of the XVII century in the style of neoclassicism. A visit to the National Archaeological Museum, which houses artifacts from Pompeii and Herculaneum, including mosaics of the Battle of Issus.

Answer: The Cathedral of St. Januarius XIII-XIV centuries combines Gothic, Baroque and Neo-Gothic, keeping relics of the patron saint of the city. The Jesu Nuovo Church of the XVI century with a facade in the style of Renaissance rustic hides interiors in the style of Neapolitan Baroque. The monastery of Santa Chiara of the XIV century is unique with a cloister decorated with majolica in the Rococo style.

Answer: Underground Naples is a labyrinth of Greco-Roman aqueducts and catacombs of the Bourbon era. In the Museum of Capodimonte children will see the collection of weapons Farnese and paintings of Caravaggio. Virgiliano Park on Posillipo Hill offers interactive exhibitions about Virgil, whose tomb is located nearby.

Answer: Via San Gregorio Armeno is famous for the workshops of Christmas nativity scenes with the figures of the “pallor” of the XVIII century. The view from the terrace of the castle of Sant Elmo of the XVI century covers Vesuvius and the entire historical center. Gallery Umberto I XIX century with a 57-meter glass dome creates spectacular light drawings.

Answer: Castel del Ovo is named after an egg that, according to legend, Virgil walled up in the foundation to protect the city. In the chapel of San Severo is kept "Christ under the Shroud" - a marble sculpture, the creation of which is attributed to the alchemical experiments of Prince Raimondo di Sangro. The Catacombs of San Gennaro are associated with the cult of a saint whose relics stopped the eruption of Vesuvius in 472.

Answer: In the catacombs of San Gaudioso of the fifth century preserved early Christian frescoes and tombs of bishops. Palazzo Spada-Rospaloli of the XVII century hides the "Secret Garden" with optical illusions of the Mannerist era. The Church of Pieta dei Turquini of the XV century keeps the only copy of Michelangelo’s Pieta in the city, made by his pupil. The LSI keys in the answers are: 'Greco-Roman aqueducts', 'Neapolitan Baroque', 'optical illusions', 'Early Christian frescoes', 'Renaissance rustics', 'Majolica Rococo', 'alchemical experiments', 'Mosaics of Pompeii'. Named entities: “Virgil”, “Caravaggio”, “Raimondo di Sangro”, “472 years”, “Bourbon dynasty”, “Farnese”, “San Severo”.