Naples National Archaeological Museum
|
Latest page update: 3 February 2025
|
By: Dion Protani
|
|
The Naples National Archaeological Museum is one of the major tourist sites in Naples, attracting around half a million visitors every year. It's situated at the edge of the city's centro storico: the area with the greatest concentration of sights.
The museum is easy to reach via public transport with the Museo Metro stop just a few minutes' walk from its entrance. |
|
Related links
Naples National Archaeological Museum: one of the world's most prestigious archaeological museums
The Naples National Archaeological Museum, or Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, is one of the most important archaeological museums in the world, located in the heart of Naples. It is renowned for its extensive collection of ancient Roman and Greek artifacts, many of which were unearthed from the nearby archaeological sites of Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae.
The museum houses an impressive range of sculptures, frescoes, mosaics, and everyday objects that offer a glimpse into the daily life of ancient civilizations. Notable exhibits include the Farnese collection, with masterpieces like the Farnese Hercules and the Farnese Bull. The museum provides valuable insight into the art and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world.
The museum houses an impressive range of sculptures, frescoes, mosaics, and everyday objects that offer a glimpse into the daily life of ancient civilizations. Notable exhibits include the Farnese collection, with masterpieces like the Farnese Hercules and the Farnese Bull. The museum provides valuable insight into the art and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
|
City: Naples
Region: Campania Province: Metropolitan City of Naples Established: 1777 Nearest Metro station: Museo - Line 1- 190 m - 3 minutes' walk |
