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About This Tour
Dedicated to the burial of the poor souls, called "pezzentelle"
We will start the tour from the beautiful and semicircular Dante square, crossing Port'Alba, the street of the booksellers, to reach Bellini square. Here, we will see the ancient Greek walls that surrounded the city nucleus of Neapolis, thus entering the heart of the historic center, crossing Tribunali street. Here, we will stroll along the Major Decumanus, where we will discover the life, food, and Neapolitan folklore. We will stop to admire the majestic bronze statue of Pulcinella, created by a Neapolitan sculptor, Lello Esposito, in Vico Fico del Purgatorio. We will reach the Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco Museum Complex, consisting of a beautiful 17th-century decorated church and an underground chapel with a hypogeum, less decorated, dedicated to the burial of the poor souls, called "pezzentelle." Countless are the legends of some souls, linked to this mystical place.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy
ACCESSIBILITY LEVEL: Not accessible to disabled individuals as well
MEETING POINT:Â Under the statue in Dante square
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Highlights
- Bellini Square: Site of the remains of the ancient walls of the city of Neapolis
- Tribunali street: Main decumanus, characteristic for local folklore
- Pulcinella Statue: Bronze statue of the iconic figure of the Neapolitan mask
- Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio: Museum complex consisting of a church and an underground cemetery
What’s Included
- Licensed Guide
- Assistance
- Entrance to the cemetery of the Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio church (€6)
- Transfers
- Food and Beverage
Tour Plan
Expand allCollapse allBellini Square
Starting from Dante square and crossing Port’Alba street, we will arrive at Piazza Bellini, where we will stop to observe the ancient city entrance walls of Neapolis
Tribunali Square
Better known by Neapolitans as the main decumanus, this long street encompasses much of Neapolitan culture and folklore, including famous pizzerias and museums
Pulcinella Statue
Bronze work by Neapolitan artist Lello Esposito, the iconic figure of the carnival mask has become a point of interest for a splendid souvenir photograph. It is said that stroking the beak of the statue brings good luck!
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