How to get to Historic Centre & Spaccanapoli by metro
Overview
Naples' historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a maze of alleys, churches and courtyards crossed by Spaccanapoli, the long straight street that literally "splits" the old city, following the lower Greco-Roman decumanus. From here you reach Piazza del Gesù, Santa Chiara, the Sansevero Chapel (with the Veiled Christ) and the many treasures of ancient Parthenope's heart.
L1
5 min walk · Nearest station
How to get there
Dante station on Line 1 (orange) is the handiest starting point: the exit is on Piazza Dante, from which a 5-minute walk takes you onto Via dei Tribunali or Spaccanapoli. It is the natural gateway to the pedestrian historic centre.
Good to know
💡 Wear comfortable shoes: the streets are paved with volcanic stone and often uphill. Walk Spaccanapoli from west to east to take in churches, artisan workshops and the famous sfogliatelle pastries in one go.