BOOKING CULTURAL EXCURSION ON 20th AND 21st FROM 1:00 to 3:00 pm
(more info: desk ground floor)For those of you who are still here in Naples on Saturday 23rd September, a
walking tour has been arranged to enable you to get to know Naples and its fascinating history a little better.
Here are the details.
Ancient Naples, the historic center of Naples
A fascinating tour where myth and legend blend with history to discover a city whose origins are linked to the Siren Partenope. As you walk through the historic centre, you will trace the historical and artistic development of the city, from from the first Greek settlement to the extravagant baroque period. Streets, squares, churches and monuments, are an incredible artistic and historical treasure trove.
Along the way, you will visit ancient sites such as the Church of Gesù Nuovo, the Monastery Complex of St. Clare, and the famous Sansevero Chapel with its fascinating Veiled Christ. We will see the streets where todays artisans continue the tradition of the Neapolitan Nativity Scenes, and will take in the Duomo, which houses the blood of San Gennaro, patron saint and protector of the city of Naples.
Departure time 10.00 am
Meeting point
Piazza Dante, under statue of poet (20 minute-walk from conference venue, otherwise short taxi ride).
Duration approx 3 hours.
Cost 29,00 euros per person, payable at conference on
20th and 21st from 1:00 to 3:00 pm (ground floor). This includes entrance to all the paying monuments you will visit.
