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Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte: Art and Nature in Naples

Explore centuries of art and nature at the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte in Naples, a royal palace turned museum and park.

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The Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, located in a grand palace atop Capodimonte Hill in Naples, offers a unique blend of art and nature. The museum houses an extensive collection of Neapolitan paintings and decorative arts, while the Real Bosco (Royal Park) provides a green oasis with panoramic views of the city and bay.

A brief summary to Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte

  • Monday 8:30 am-7:30 pm
  • Tuesday 8:30 am-2 pm
  • Thursday 8:30 am-7:30 pm
  • Friday 8:30 am-7:30 pm
  • Saturday 8:30 am-7:30 pm
  • Sunday 8:30 am-7:30 pm

Local tips

  • Visit during the late spring or early autumn for mild weather and enjoyable park surroundings.
  • Check the museum's schedule in advance, as it is closed on Wednesdays, January 1st, and December 25th.
  • Take advantage of the free admission on the first Sunday of each month.
  • Allow at least 3-5 hours to explore the museum's extensive collections and the Royal Park.
  • Wear comfortable shoes, as you'll be doing a lot of walking both inside the museum and in the park.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From Naples city center (e.g., Piazza Garibaldi), take bus line 204 directly to the 'Tondo Di Capodimonte' stop. The journey takes approximately 22 minutes and costs €1-€2. Alternatively, take Metro Line 1 to the 'Museo' stop or Line 2 to the 'Piazza Cavour' stop, then transfer to a bus that stops near the museum. Bus lines 168, 178, C63, 3M will also take you to the Capodimonte stop. Tickets can be purchased at newsstands, tobacconists, or vending machines in the subway stations.

  • Taxi

    Taxis are readily available throughout Naples. A taxi from Piazza Garibaldi to Museo di Capodimonte takes approximately 6 minutes and costs between €13-€16. A taxi from Naples to Museo di Capodimonte will cost approximately €16-€20. Consider using a taxi app to book a ride. There is also a direct shuttle called “Shuttle Capodimonte” that runs hourly from Piazza Trieste e Trento to the museum in around 20 minutes. One way tickets are 5€, round trip tickets are 8€.

  • Parking

    Limited parking is available near the Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte. Autorimessa Capodimonte - Museo e Real Bosco is a 24-hour covered and guarded car park, a 15-minute walk to the museum. Parking del Bosco by Toledo is located within a 5-minute walk. Zerobio Teresa is located within a 2-minute walk of the museum. It is recommended to book parking in advance, especially on weekends. Expect to pay hourly/daily rates.

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The Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte is a sprawling complex that combines art, history, and natural beauty. Originally built in 1738 by King Charles VII of Naples (later Charles III of Spain) as a hunting lodge and a place to house the Farnese Collection inherited from his mother, Elisabetta Farnese , the palace was gradually transformed into a museum, officially opening to the public in 1957. The museum's collection spans centuries of Italian art history, with a focus on Neapolitan paintings from the Middle Ages to contemporary works. Masterpieces by artists from various Italian schools, including Neapolitan, Tuscan, Venetian, Emilian, and Roman, are well-represented. Visitors can admire works by renowned artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Bellini, and Botticelli. The museum also features foreign works of art, including paintings by Brueghel and other Flemish masters. The Real Bosco di Capodimonte, a 134-hectare park surrounding the palace, offers a welcome escape from the city. Originally a hunting ground, the park was transformed into a pleasure garden with elegant paths and diverse botanical specimens. Rare and exotic plants, including camellias and camphor trees from Asia, magnolias and cypresses from the Americas, and eucalyptus from Australia, thrive in the park's favorable climate. Within the park, visitors can discover historic buildings, including residences, lodges, churches, fountains, and statues. The museum is structured across multiple floors of the palace. The first floor showcases the Farnese Gallery, featuring ancient Roman sculptures and paintings from the Farnese collection. The second floor houses the Galleria Napoletana, with art collected from palaces and churches in Naples. The third floor displays 19th-century art and a photographic gallery.

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