Down the stairs of Naples

From Piazza Vanvitelli We escort you from the carthusian monastery of San Martino trought the Pedamentina stairs. The Pedamentina is a complex system of down stairs, with its 414 steps connects the Carthusian Monastery of San Martino to the city centre.
 
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TOUR DESCRIPTION

The Pedamentina road was built in the fourteenth century by the architects of Tino Campiono and Francesco de Vito however, in the following centuries, numerous renovations and extensions have given to the road its present appearance. Pedamentina is interesting from a landscape point of view, as it runs along the gardens of nearby Charterhouse and there are amazing views over the Bay of Naples.

Before your walking down the stairs, you could also visit (on request) the Carthusian Monastery of San Martino (Certosa di San Martino).
The carthusian monastery of San Martino located on the Vomero hill dominates the whole gulf of Naples and it is one of the best panoramic spot of the city and It is among the most important national monument.
The monastery was consecrated in 1368, and since then it has undergone several transformations which led it from the original late gothic appearance to the current baroque style.

The baroque style is due to the activity of Cosimo Fanzago, a true master of sculptures and marble decorations. You cannot miss the church and the cemetery of the monks in the cloister.
The monastery not only shows works of architecture and sculpture, but you will also see paintings and frescoes of the most important Italian artists such as Ribera, Luca Giordano, Lanfranco and many others.
At the end of the 19th century, with the unification of Italy and the end of the monastic orders, the carthusian monastery became a museum and its heritage has been enriched by numerous public and private donation.

That’s why today we can find in it many selections such as the vessel collection (with numerous ancient ships), the printsand drawings collection, the collection of decorative art (with ceramic and works in precious metals, ivory and coral).
In short the monastery is doubless one of the places not to miss when you visit Naples!

TRANSFERS

Transfers available from any hotels from/to the agreed location.