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Naples is one of the most popular destinations for Italian and foreign tourists who want to immerse themselves in its rich cultural and food and wine heritage. The Royal Palace, the Capodimonte Museum, the Maschio Angioino and the Cathedral of Naples are just some of the wonders that await you in the city, but alongside these monuments one cannot fail to mention the main squares of the Neapolitan capital that represent the most important meeting and conviviality points for visitors and citizens themselves. Of all the squares in Naples, the really unmissable ones are especially Piazza Dante, Piazze del Gesù, Piazza Vanvitelli, Piazza Municipio and Piazza Plebiscito.
Dante Square
Dante Square is one of the largest in Naples and is encountered near the Vittorio Emanuele National Boarding School. It is easily recognized by the large statue of Dante Alighieri which towers in the center. In addition to the historical significance of the place, this is also a focal point for the line 1 of the subway, which has its stop right in the square. However, from here you can easily reach Piazza Bellini, Piazza del Gesù, Piazza San Domenico and the famous Via Toledo, the shopping street in Naples.
Jesus Square
The name of the square comes from the Church of Gesù Nuovo which overlooks right here. Piazza del Gesù is located along the lower decumanus and has a favorable location useful for moving to other places of interest such as Piazza Dante, Piazza Monteoliveto, Piazza San Domenico Maggiore, and the Monastery of Santa Chiara. In the center can be seen the imposing obelisk of the Immaculate Conception, where firefighters place a wreath every December 8. On the west side of the square there are some historic buildings decorated in the late Baroque style, while on the opposite side are the Church of the New Jesus and one of the facades of the Monastery of St. Clare.
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Vanvitelli Square
Moving away from the city center toward the neighborhood Vomero we have Piazza Vanvitelli, named after the famous architect of the Royal Palace of Caserta. The square has an octagonal shape, and two of the most important streets in the area intersect at this point, Bernini Street and Scarlatti Street. It was built at the end of the 19th century according to the standards imposed by the redevelopment plan initiated in the Vomero area in 1885. As many neo-Renaissance style buildings were built on the four sides of Piazza Vanvitelli, and today it also houses the stop for Metro Line 1.
Town Hall Square
Piazza Municipio stands in the heart of downtown Naples and serves as a link between the harbor area and the shopping streets. It is positioned at the end of Medina Street and its name comes from the fact that it accommodates St. James Palace, the seat of the municipal administration. On the southern corner you can see the Maschio Angioino, while on the other sides you can see various buildings such as the Palace of the Bank of Italy, the Mercadante Theater and the Maritime Station. There is also a metro line 1 station here, and there are plenty of restaurants in the area where you can taste Neapolitan cuisine.
Plebiscite Square
Piazza del Plebiscito is perhaps the most iconic square in Naples and is found at the end of Via Toledo. It is one of the largest in the city and is often used to host musical concerts and other events. The square is overlooked by the marvelous pontifical Royal Basilica of St. Francis of Paola and the imposing Royal Palace with its beautiful statues dedicated to past rulers. Adjacent to Piazza Trieste e Trento, it is a strategic area as it is located halfway between Via Toledo and Via Chiaia and the seafront of Naples, reached by crossing Via Santa Lucia.
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