Experts' Choice Award Villa Floridiana
What the experts agree on
This 18th-century neoclassical palace houses an exceptional ceramics museum with 6,000 pieces of Ming and Edo treasures, set within a magnificent park that's beloved by locals for its terraces and walking paths.
“Now a chiefly residential neighborhood, the Vomero Hill was once the patrician address of many of Naples's most extravagant estates.”
– Fodor's
Frommer's "Surrounded by a magnificent park, this museum... now houses the Museo Nazionale della Ceramica Duca di Martina, a rich collection of ceramics." Full review
Lonely Planet "The cultural highlight here is... its 6000-piece collection features priceless Chinese Ming (1368–1644) ceramics and Japanese Edo (1615–1867) vases."
Time Out "The park is a favourite spot for walkers and joggers, and there's a memorable view from the terrace at the bottom of the garden." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This elegant little white palace dates back to the 18C and was rebuilt in 1817 in the neo-classical style for the duchess of Floridia, King Ferdinand's new wife." Full review
The Guardian "The last remaining parkland of Vomero’s several aristocratic palaces, the gardens at Villa Floridiana are an oasis of oaks, pines, palms and cypresses, popular with school groups and..."
Lonely Planet "Vomero is also home to the 19th-century Villa Floridiana, a rather generous gift from King Ferdinand I to his second wife, the Duchess of Floridia. Today, it houses the Museo Duca di..."
Lonely Planet "The Real Bosco di Codimonte and Villa Floridiana are great places to lounge in the grass and enjoy the view while savoring classic Neolitan street food, thus saving on a full seated meal"
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February 9, 2022
National Geographic
