Secret Naples

A mummified lizard, Borromini’s only work in Naples, vestiges of a former brothel, a hole in the wall that relieves headaches, an art gallery in a bunker, a rare customised Vespa from the Second World War, remarkable undiscovered private collections, a score in Aramaic script on a church façade, extraordinary ancient libraries unknown to Neapolitans …

 

Far from the crowds and the usual clichés, these are just some of the well-hidden treasures only revealed to those who venture off the beaten track, residents and visitors alike.

An indispensable guide for those who thought they knew Naples well, or who would like to discover the hidden face of the city.