Farnese Hercules
Farnese Bull
Venus of Capua
Artemis
Battle of Alexander the Great
One piece of the secret chamber
Hercules and Telephus
In Naples there are two major museums of Italy. Those are the National Archaeological Museum and the following National Museum of Capodimonte. Both of museums conserve an extensive collection of the Farnese family. In the Archaeological Museum there are artifacts such as ancient statues and mosaics, in the Capodimonte museum there are mostly paintings.
The National Archaeological Museum exhibits works of Greek and Roman times. That is one of the best works in the world called the Farnese collection: "Marble sculptures", "Murals", "mosaics", excavated goods of Herculaneum and Pompeii ruins, some jewelries and Egyptian arts.
The National Archaeological Museum of Naples conserves a top level of Greco-Roman artifacts and sculptures in Europe. The high technology of the mosaics and marble sculptures at the antiquity was particularly impressive. I was just admiring them... I think it would be better to watch those arts taking also three hours if you have time. (December 2006) |
Name | National Archaeological Museum (Museo Archeologico Nazionale) |
Address | Piazza Museo, 19 Napoli 80135, Italy |
Tel&Fax | Tel:081-440166 Fax:081-440013 |
How to reach | Go from the Central Railway Station to the Cavour stop of metro by FS line, and then walk for 7 min. By bus take No. 201 and get off at Museum stop (Museo). The landmark is a big statue of Hercules. You can enter directly into the museum through the underground aisle. From the square of Gesù Nuovo, it takes 7 minutes by foot. From the square of Dante, it takes 5 minutes by foot. |
Opening Hours | 9.00-20.00 (Admission until one hour before closing) |
Closed | Tuesday, 1 January, 25 December |
price | Adults : 6.50 euros, Under 18, over 65 : Free (Certificate and passport requirements) |
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