Fontana di Castore e Polluce

Fontana di Castore e Polluce is a fountain in Municipalità 1, Naples, Campania. Fontana di Castore e Polluce is situated nearby to the public aquarium Naples Aquarium, as well as near the library Biblioteca del Mare.

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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Villa Comunale and Fountain of the Rape of the Sabine women.

Villa Comunale

Park

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The Villa Comunale is a park in Naples, Southern Italy. It was built in the 1780s by King Ferdinand IV on land reclaimed along the coast between the main body of the city and the small port of Mergellina.

Fountain of the Rape of the Sabine women

Fountain

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Fountain of the Rape of the Sabine women is situated 110 metres northeast of Fontana di Castore e Polluce.

Fontana di Santa Lucia

Fountain

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Fontana di Santa Lucia is a fountain, which is situated 120 metres east of Fontana di Castore e Polluce.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chiaia and Pizzofalcone.

Chiaia

Suburb

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Chiaia is an affluent neighbourhood on the seafront in Naples, Italy, bounded by Piazza Vittoria on the east and Mergellina on the west. Chiaia is one of the wealthiest districts in Naples, and many luxury brands have shops on its main street.

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.