Corso Vittorio Emanuele
Italy
Walk along Naples’ longest street, offering a unique balcony view over the Gulf and the city’s rooftops. This panoramic route ties together the city’s many layers — old and new, rich and humble.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Corso Vittorio Emanuele, one of the most legendary and iconic thoroughfares in Naples. As we begin our walk, we are stepping onto what is widely considered the city's first 'tangenziale,' or ring road. …
Listen in the app2Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini — The Starting Point
Our tour begins at Piazza Giuseppe Mazzini, the grand starting point of the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. This area was once the outer edge of the city, but with the nineteenth-century expansion, it became a vital node in the…
Listen in the app3Palazzo Tocco di Montemiletto — A Relic of Faith
As we walk along the first kilometer of the Corso, we encounter the Palazzo Tocco di Montemiletto, located at numbers four-forty and four-forty-eight. This grand palace belonged to an important noble family and is a prime example…
Listen in the app4The Scenic Protection — Ferdinand’s Decree
Continuing our walk, we reach a section of the Corso where the buildings on the sea-facing side disappear, replaced by an expansive, breathtaking view of the Gulf of Naples. This is the direct result of Ferdinand the Second’s…
Listen in the app5Villa Toma — A Protected Monument
At number five-hundred-thirty-nine of the Corso Vittorio Emanuele, we find Villa Toma, a building of exceptional historical and artistic importance. This villa is unique as the only building on the Corso to be officially…
Listen in the app6Vico Canalone all’Olivella — The Hidden Staircases
As we continue our journey, we pass by Vico Canalone all’Olivella, a narrow and tortuous alleyway that consists of a series of ramps and steps winding their way down the hill. This vicoletto is a fascinating example of the…
Listen in the app7Scalone di Montesanto — The Cinematic Staircase
One of the most spectacular architectural features along the Corso Vittorio Emanuele is the Scalone di Montesanto. This grand staircase, composed of one hundred and thirty-five steps and sixty-nine broader terraces, links the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As our walk along the Corso Vittorio Emanuele comes to an end, take a moment to reflect on the immense vision that created this road. From the royal decree of Ferdinand the Second to the cinematic legacy of the Scalone di…
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What is Corso Vittorio Emanuele?
Corso Vittorio Emanuele is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 40.8364, 14.2212 |
| Last updated |
