All historic houses to visit in Naples

Step into the past at 7 historic houses in Naples. These preserved homes offer a glimpse into the lives of notable figures and everyday people from different eras.

Are you interested in exploring historic homes? Here are the must-see historic houses in Naples:

  1. Bourbon Tunnel1

    Bourbon Tunnel

     Naples
    The Bourbon Tunnel (Galleria Borbonica), Tunnel Borbonico or Bourbon Gallery is an ancient underground passage that was constructed to connect the Royal Palace to military barracks in Naples. Presently the tunnels are open for tours, and contains decades of debris, including vintage cars and a disca
  2. Castel Sant'Elmo2

    Castel Sant'Elmo

     Naples
    Castel Sant'Elmo is a medieval fortress that sits atop Vomero Hill, adjacent to the Certosa di San Martino, and offers a panoramic view of Naples, Italy. Its strategic location makes it a significant landmark in the city. The castle's name, 'Sant'Elmo', is derived from a 10th-century church dedicated to Sant'Erasmo, which was later shortened to 'Ermo' and then altered to 'Elmo'.
  3. Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli3

    Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli

     Naples
    Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli (Charterhouse of St. Martin) is a museum in Naples and is a former monastery complex on top of the Vomero hill. The museum houses collections of Spanish and Bourbon era artifacts, as well as displays of the presepe (Nativity scene) that is considered to be one o
  4. Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte4

    Museo Nazionale di Capodimonte

     Naples
    Museo nazionale di Capodimonte (The National Museum of Capodimonte) houses galleries of ancient art, one of contemporary art and a historic apartment. The collection mainly consists of paintings, from two main collections, namely the Farnese collection, which includes Italian as well as internationa
  5. Farmacia Storica degli Incurabili5

    Farmacia Storica degli Incurabili

     Naples
    The Ospedale degli Incurabili (Hospital for the Incurables) or Complesso degli Incurabili is an ancient hospital complex in Naples. Part of the complex, including the pharmacy, are now the Museo delle arti sanitarie of Naples. The museum exhibits archival documents, furnishings, silverware, sculptur
  6. Museo Civico Gaetano Filangeri6

    Museo Civico Gaetano Filangeri

     Naples
    The Museo Civico Filangieri (Filangieri civic museum) is a museum in Naples with a collection of artworks, coins, and books collected in the 19th century by Gaetano Filangieri, prince of Satriano. The museum is housed in his former palace, Palazzo Cuomo. The museum holds works by artists such as Jus
  7. Memus - Museo e Archivio Storico del Teatro San Carlo7

    Memus - Museo e Archivio Storico del Teatro San Carlo

     Naples
    The Real Teatro di San Carlo (Royal Theatre of Saint Charles) is an opera house in Naples located adjacent to the central Piazza del Plebiscito, and connected to the Royal Palace. It is the oldest continuously active venue for public opera in the world (opening in 1737). The Memus - Museo e Archivio