Fontana del Gigante

The Fontana del Gigante or Fountain of the Giant is a 17th-century fountain monument in Naples. It was originally built adjacent to the Royal Palace of Naples, where it stood near a colossal ancient statue, and thereby gained its name.

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Type: Fountain
Description: fountain
Also known as: “Fontana del Gigante (Immacolatella)”, “Fontana del Gigante, Naples”, and “Fountain of the Giant”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Castel dell’Ovo and Teatro di San Carlo.

Castel dell’Ovo

Castle

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Castel dell'Ovo is a seafront castle in Naples, located on the former island of Megaride, now a peninsula, on the Gulf of Naples in Italy. The castle's name comes from a legend about the Roman poet Virgil, who had a reputation in the Middle Ages as a great sorcerer and predictor of the future. Castel dell’Ovo is situated 280 metres southwest of Fontana del Gigante.

Teatro di San Carlo

Theater building

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The Real Teatro di San Carlo, as originally named by the Bourbon monarchy but today known simply as the Teatro San Carlo, is a historic opera house in Naples, Italy, connected to the Royal Palace and adjacent to the Piazza del Plebiscito. Teatro di San Carlo is situated 1 km north of Fontana del Gigante.

Isolotto di Megaride

Islet

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Isolotto di Megaride is an islet, which is situated 220 metres south of Fontana del Gigante.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Borgo Marinari and Pizzofalcone.

Borgo Marinari

Locality

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Borgo Marinari is a locality.

Pizzofalcone

Neighborhood

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Pizzofalcone, also known as Monte di Dio, is a hill and urban area of Naples, part of the San Ferdinando quarter. It lies between Borgo Santa Lucia, Chiatamone and Chiaia, and reaches an elevation of 60 metres.