If you didn't already know, when trips to Naples you will discover that the history of this city of Southern Italy, whose origins date back to Greek times, has always been closely linked to Spain.
The best example of this historical link is that the neighborhood in the center of the city is known as the Spanish Quarter.
And the main street that crosses it has the name of the Via Toledo, in memory of Pedro Alvarez of Toledo, Whoever it was Viceroy of Naples in the middle of the 16th century.
Know that Nápoles It has belonged to the Spanish at different times.
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History of the Spanish Quarter of Naples
For example, Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba, known as Great captain, conquered the city in 1504 for the Crown of Aragon, and there were several Spanish viceroys during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Later, after a brief domination by the Austrians, in 1734 the Bourbons They recovered Naples for Spain, until finally, at the beginning of the 19th century, the city was occupied by Napoleon Bonaparte.
This is why it should not surprise you that the historic center of naples now be known as the Spanish Quarter.
This is the visit to the Spanish Quarter of Naples
This neighborhood starts from the vicinity of port of naples and extends inward, climbing the slope of the mountain that is crowned with the Sant'Elmo Castle and Charterhouse of San Martino.
A reference point to locate the Spanish Quarter will New Castle.
This is the small fortification next to the port, which you may reach on a cruise ship, and from where you will have to take the ferry if you want. go to the nearby island of Capri.
From New Castle you will pass by the well-known Umberto I Gallery and you will arrive at the center Plebiscite Square, a large esplanade where the building of the Royal Palace.
There, and towards the interior, is born the Via Toledo, axis of Spanish Quarter.
Furthermore, under the Spanish Quarter extends the network of galleries that make up the surprising underground naples, one of the visits that I recommend on your trip to this city, which will allow you to understand it better.
¿What the Spanish Quarter of Naples is like?
You will find a large network of very narrow perpendicular streets, with houses and a very popular atmosphere.
Here you will have one of the exponents of the chaotic Naples.
¿The Spanish Quarter of Naples is dangerous?
This is a key question for which it is difficult to give you a definitive answer.
In Myself visit of Naples, on one of my last trips to Italy, the hotel where I stayed constantly insisted that I not enter the Spanish Quarter because of its danger.
Despite the warnings, I took a custom ride tomorrow morning Via Toledo, the axis of it, a street that was really very busy with tourists and Neapolitans.
I don't think this walk at this time contains any danger, although the truth is we were very cautious.
Another very different matter would be to enter some of the numerous narrow and alleys that start from Vía Toledo, or walking late at night.
To avoid risks, I honestly don't think it is advisable, but of course, everyone has their own safety limits.
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I was in Naples in April 2015 for four days with my wife, we came from Ferrara and my relatives there told me that it was very unsafe for us to be very careful, etc., etc. We had a spectacular time without any inconvenience, both in the center and in the periphery in the central market area, day and night, the people were very kind and friendly, the only thing that "annoyed" me was that when I said I was Argentine they identified me with Maradona and they got angry, heh heh, in a pizeria gave me a discount for this same reason. We also went to Sorrento, Positano, Capri, Pompeii, beautiful and nearby. A must for believers to visit the church of San Pablo Mayor where the remains of San Cajetan are. I would return again.
I was in Naples in April 2015 for four days with my wife, we came from Ferrara and my relatives there told me that it was very unsafe for us to be very careful, etc., etc. We had a spectacular time without any inconvenience, both in the center and in the periphery in the central market area, day and night, the people were very kind and friendly, the only thing that "annoyed" me was that when I said I was Argentine they identified me with Maradona and they got angry, heh heh, in a pizeria gave me a discount for this same reason. We also went to Sorrento, Positano, Capri, Pompeii, beautiful and nearby. A must for believers to visit the church of San Pablo Mayor where the remains of San Cajetan are. I would return again.
We have just arrived from Naples, and we are walking around Via Toledo, don't think you have any kind of problem, logically you have to control yourself, like in any big city.
We have just arrived from Naples, and we are walking around Via Toledo, don't think you have any kind of problem, logically you have to control yourself, like in any big city.
I just returned to Naples after 18 years and it was still as dirty and full of rubbish as the first time
I just returned to Naples after 18 years and it was still as dirty and full of rubbish as the first time
I have been living in Naples and it is not as dangerous a city as it is made out to be. You can walk and live peacefully in this area of the city without any problem, in fact, I even recommend it; It is the true essence of the city.
It is true that it should be avoided at night and if not, go with someone.
I have been living in Naples and it is not as dangerous a city as it is made out to be. You can walk and live peacefully in this area of the city without any problem, in fact, I even recommend it; It is the true essence of the city.
It is true that it should be avoided at night and if not, go with someone.