Exploring the Greco-Roman Heritage of Naples
The historic center of Naples still preserves the urban layout of ancient Neapolis, a city founded by the Greeks and later expanded by the Romans. Among churches, alleys and palaces, countless archaeological treasures are hidden that tell the thousand-year history of the city. This tour will guide us through some of the most fascinating places of the Greco-Roman past of Naples.
Our journey begins from the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, a basilica that houses the remains of the apse of an ancient early Christian church and a splendid hidden fresco from the 17th century by Aniello Falcone. Continuing along Via Duomo, we will reach the monumental Cathedral of Naples, whose imposing Gothic facade hides an interior rich in history and art. Here we will visit the Church of Santa Restituta, the first early Christian basilica of the city, and the evocative Chapel of San Gennaro, known as del Popolo, which houses part of the treasure donated in devotion to the patron saint.
The route will then take us to Via dell’Anticaglia, where we will have the opportunity to admire the remains of the ancient Roman theater, incorporated into the modern structures of the upper decumanus. This extraordinary example of urban stratification bears witness to the continuous evolution of the city over the centuries.
Descending towards the major decumanus, along Via dei Tribunali, we will reach our last stop: the buried Neapolis, located in the archaeological site of the Monumental Complex of San Lorenzo Maggiore. Here we will be able to explore the ancient remains of the road that ran alongside the Macellum, the Roman market, with its shops still clearly recognizable in their original structure.
This journey through the ancient heart of Naples is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in history and rediscover the roots
