CERTOSA SAN MARTINO, History
- Audio File length: 2.46
- Author: STEFANO ZUFFI E DAVIDE TORTORELLA
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Language: English / USA
Hi, I'm Alyson, your personal guide. Together with MyWoWo, I'd like to welcome you to one of the wonders of the world.
Today I'll accompany you through the Certosa di San Martino, one of the most fascinating places in Naples!
You've surely already seen it atop Vomero Hill, dominating the historic center and the Gulf: you absolutely must visit the Certosa, not only for its wonderful panoramic view, but also because no other place in Naples has Baroque paintings and decorations as beautiful as here.
From the historic center of Naples, two funicular lines bring you up to the top of Vomero Hill. Even though today it is almost completely covered in cement, keep in mind that for a long time this area was an elegant residential suburb with villas, gardens, orchards, vineyards, and two main buildings, one next to the other: Castel Sant'Elmo and the Certosa di San Martino....