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[2025 Naples Attraction] Travel Guide for Naples National Archaeological Museum (Updated Apr)

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The National Archaeological Museum of Naples is considered one of the most important archaeological museums in the whole of Italy and the world. Founded in the 1750s and built by Charles of the Bourbon royal family in the late 18th century, the museum mainly houses artifacts from ancient Greece, Rome and the Renaissance. The museum's collection of Roman antiquities is second to none in Europe. Most of the collections were unearthed from several towns near Naples that were buried by the eruption of Vesuvius, such as Pompeii and Herculaneum. The museum is divided into four floors. The first floor mainly displays all kinds of vivid sculptures, most of which are life-size, with very realistic shapes and expressions. In addition to displaying many frescoes according to the ages, the second floor also displays precious glass dishes, jewelry, etc. For visiting; there is a very grand lobby on the third floor, which is very worth watching. Most of the exhibits on this floor are from the ancient city of Pompeii, including the painting "The Battle of Alexandria" describing the powerful strength of the Macedonian Empire at that time, and a series of detailed descriptions Portraits of animals and people's daily life; the museum's ground floor basement displays exquisite Egyptian handicrafts.

Naples National Archaeological Museum Address:

Piazza Museo, 19, 80135 Napoli NA, Italy

Naples National Archaeological Museum Recommended sightseeing time:

2 hours

Naples National Archaeological Museum Phone:

+39-081-4422149

Naples National Archaeological Museum Ticket Price

From USD45.69
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