Naples is a city with a thousand facets, and among its most authentic and constantly evolving neighborhoods stands out Sanità . A place where history, tradition and innovation intertwine, giving life to a unique context that preserves the truest soul of the city. This walk will take us to the heart of the neighborhood to discover its faces, flavors, culture and the extraordinary rebirth it is experiencing.
Our tour begins with a visit to the Catacombs of San Gennaro and San Gaudioso, the oldest catacombs in Europe, evidence of underground Naples and its Christian roots. The Catacombs of San Gaudioso, in particular, are incorporated into the majestic Basilica of Santa Maria della Sanità , guardian of artistic and spiritual treasures. Here you can also admire “Il Presepe Favoloso”, a masterpiece of eighteenth-century Neapolitan nativity scene art, a symbol of the Neapolitan Christmas tradition.
Continuing along the route, we will immerse ourselves in the pulsating heart of the neighborhood, passing through the Vicolo della Cultura, an explosion of colors and creativity that represents the vitality of Sanità . Along the way, we will stop to admire the evocative Murales dedicated to Totò, the prince of laughter, born in this neighborhood. This visual tribute celebrates one of Naples’ most beloved artists, whose works and jokes are still an integral part of the city’s culture today.
The journey continues with a visit to two splendid eighteenth-century buildings, protagonists of numerous film sets: Palazzo San Felice and Palazzo dello Spagnolo. These buildings, with their monumental double-ramp staircases and Baroque architecture, tell of a noble and history-rich Naples, where time seems to have stopped.
Our walk will end with an unmissable stop at the Mercato dei Vergini, an authentic open-air market where folklore, tradition and everyday life blend together in a vibrant and colorful atmosphere. Among fruit and vegetable stalls, typical products and voices that animate the neighborhood, it will be possible to breathe the authentic soul of Sanità .
This tour is an opportunity to discover the truest face of Naples, a neighborhood in continuous evolution, which is experiencing an extraordinary cultural and social rebirth without ever losing the connection with its roots.
Tour: https://esperienzanapoli.com/to_book/tour-sanita/
