How to get to Naples Underground and San Gregorio Armeno by metro

Station, line, time and exit — the complete guide.

Quick answer

Get off at Duomo station (Linea 1). From there it is a ~7-minute walk to Naples Underground and the street of the nativity scenes.

The entrance to Naples Underground is on Piazza San Gaetano, up towards the decumani.

Alternatively: Dante station (Linea 1).

Napoli Sotterranea e San Gregorio Armeno
Napoli Sotterranea e San Gregorio Armeno · Foto: Palickap, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Beneath the old town hides another city: Naples Underground is a network of cavities, cisterns and Greco-Roman aqueducts some 40 metres down, also used as shelters during the Second World War. Above ground, a few steps away, San Gregorio Armeno is the famous street of nativity-scene workshops, open all year round.

Getting there from key points

Starting pointMetro route
Napoli Centrale (Garibaldi)Line 1 toward Piscinola-Scampia, 1 stop, ~2 min
DanteLine 1 toward Centro Direzionale, 4 stops, ~7 min
ToledoLine 1 toward Centro Direzionale, 3 stops, ~5 min

Step by step

1

Take Line 1 and get off at Duomo station.

2

Follow the signs to the right exit.

3

In ~7 minutes on foot you reach Naples Underground and the street of the nativity scenes.

What else to see nearby

Useful information

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Ticket
A 90-minute TIC ticket, valid on the metro, buses and funiculars.
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Accessibility
Many Naples metro stations, especially the Line 1 art stations, have lifts and step-free routes, but equipment can be temporarily out of service: check the status of Duomo on the official ANM channels before you travel.
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Tip
Naples Underground can only be visited on a guided tour: book a time slot in advance. Bring a light sweater, as it stays cool underground all year. San Gregorio Armeno is magical at Christmas but extremely crowded.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a ticket?

The 90-minute TIC ticket is valid on the metro, buses and funiculars. See the "Tickets" page.

How long does it take from the centre?

Napoli Centrale (Garibaldi): Line 1 toward Piscinola-Scampia, 1 stop, ~2 min.

Which lines serve the station?

Duomo station is served by Linea 1.

Is the station accessible?

Yes, Duomo station has lifts for step-free access.

Where can I see more sights?

See all attractions near the metro.

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Updated: October 2026