Piazzetta Marinari

Piazzetta Marinari is a square in Municipalità 1, Naples, Campania. Piazzetta Marinari is situated nearby to the locality Borgo Marinari, as well as near the castle Castel dell’Ovo.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Castel dell’Ovo and Isolotto di Megaride.

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.

Isolotto di Megaride

Islet

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Isolotto di Megaride is an islet.

Fontana del Gigante

Fountain

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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. Fontana del Gigante is situated 220 metres northeast of Piazzetta Marinari.

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.