Palazzo Reale
Palazzo Reale
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- SilannaLondonEngland, United Kingdom18 contributionsPretty impressivePopped in here as had some time to kill before flight in the evening. Rooms and art were amazing to see, felt like there was more to view but couldn’t work it out. Not bad entry fee at €11 per adult either. Shame we could t walk out onto the roof garden that overlooked the bay, must have been closed as off seasonVisited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 21 November 2023
- p c258 contributionsWorth a visit if you enjoy history and artThis location is easy to explore by yourself (signage in Italian and English) and may contain additional exhibitions as well as access to the standard sights. There was no ticket queue. On this visit there was an interesting exhibition on JRR Tolkien (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit etc) and also on the opera singer, Enrico Caruso, who was born in Naples. Both were worth seeing. The main area inside the palace are the Royal Apartments, some rooms of which are undergoing restoration. Access is via an impressive marble staircase and there is a one way viewing system - though nothing stopping you going around several times, should you wish. There are also a library, gardens (with seats if you need a rest) and stables to see.Visited March 2024Travelled with friendsWritten 11 April 2024
- Michael KSan Jose, California1,107 contributionsWonderful palace located near ferry terminal & cruise terminalThis is an impressive palace located conveniently near the ferry terminal. The outside is unassuming, but as soon as you enter, you are greeated by the awe inspiring grand staircase which leads to the second floor on both sides. The first room to be explored is the breath taking palace theatre followed by countless number of huge state rooms. Along the way you can get a glimpe of the Hanging Garden which was not open when we visited. On the way out don't miss the royal chapel and an elaborate nativity scene.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 26 May 2024
- butterflydiva7Wexford, Ireland564 contributionsStunning rooms and buildingA stunning building architecturally even before you enter. Once inside you have access to many rooms with beautiful furniture, paintings, ornaments and fabulous doors. The staircase is also stunning. They also have a private theatre in the palace. You have time at your leisure to wander around as it's not all guided tours. Well worth a visit.Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 30 May 2024
- MidwestKathMDetroit, Michigan1,086 contributionsAn interesting look at Naples' royal past!This palace is somewhat unassuming on the outside, at least when compared to the inside! Lots of windows on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Along the ground floor are niches housed with a series of statues of the rulers of Naples since the 12th century. We entered through the main arch into a courtyard and then into the palace proper. The grand staircase is indeed sumptuous in its white marble! Look up at the ceiling. Check out the marbling of the walls. We spent about an hour walking through some 20 rooms, through the Throne Room, the Royal Apartments, and more, most adorned in gold! Each room has its own highlight, whether a ceiling, mural, wallpaper, molding, chandelier, painting, furnishings, or floor. It was an interesting walk through a grand past life of Napoli!Visited May 2024Travelled as a coupleWritten 23 June 2024
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Myo M
Coquitlam, Canada26,945 contributions
Sept 2022
Not much of like glamour & splendor from its outward appearance given the location of the Palace pretty much right at the "downtown core" of the city (unlike some palaces of Europe also visited which are on their own huge grounds and like on the outskirts of cities), I would just say that I was "pleasantly surprised" once inside this palace to get to go through its "quite resplendent" rooms (with paintings, tapestries, sculptures & also "gold glitters" on some ceilings) although yes I had been similarly surprised by the interiors of two prior palaces also in "downtown settings" namely the Royal Castle in Warsaw & the Residenz in Munich (but this one I would say somewhat on a "lesser scale" in general decorations than those two); and also "kind of unique" about this palace (not seen among the rooms of any other palace) is its "theater room" with a pretty good space & a nice-sized stage (although not quite a full-sized theater room with upper galleries & such). But yes, above all else seen at this palace, I was most impressed by its "grand staircase" with its impressive width branching out to two sides from like a sizeable landing in the middle and where there are also nice-sized statues mounted on the walls alongside (just inside the entrance to go up to the 2nd floor which is where to begin the palace tour).
Located on one side of the city's "main square" Piazza del Plebiscito, directly across the square from this palace is the Basilica di San Francesco di Paola (with a nice exterior view of the front pillars & the dome of that church although with a "pretty empty" interior); and yes right around the square are these crowded "pedestrian streets" lined with many shops & outdoor vendors (and with likely one of those streets leading to the Castel Nuovo on the waterfront nearby but which I didn't have time for visit being a little late in the day).
Located on one side of the city's "main square" Piazza del Plebiscito, directly across the square from this palace is the Basilica di San Francesco di Paola (with a nice exterior view of the front pillars & the dome of that church although with a "pretty empty" interior); and yes right around the square are these crowded "pedestrian streets" lined with many shops & outdoor vendors (and with likely one of those streets leading to the Castel Nuovo on the waterfront nearby but which I didn't have time for visit being a little late in the day).
Written 11 July 2023
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Dominic SR
Taunton, UK77 contributions
Sept 2020 • Couples
We went on a very rainy day. I have given this 4 out of 5 purely on the basis that it has got a wow factor when you are inside.
Although it is huge there isn’t a great deal to look at and we did the tour in around an hour.
There were hardly any visitors when we went which was good but the gardens were shut due to weather I can only presume.
Staff were not great or overly helpful which I have kind of come to expect in Naples.
Information is lacking so I would recommend a tour guide if you can get one.
Worth going and worth the price.
Although it is huge there isn’t a great deal to look at and we did the tour in around an hour.
There were hardly any visitors when we went which was good but the gardens were shut due to weather I can only presume.
Staff were not great or overly helpful which I have kind of come to expect in Naples.
Information is lacking so I would recommend a tour guide if you can get one.
Worth going and worth the price.
Written 28 September 2020
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JohnRegoPark
Rego Park, NY1,242 contributions
Sept 2023 • Family
This is not one of the great palaces of the world. In fact the king didn't iike it so much that he built a better one at Caserta. Having said that, the interior grand staircase is very impressive, and some of the rooms are beautifully overstuffed, and gives the illusion that the palace was used over a long period of time. This building is a nice diversion for about an hour.
Written 1 October 2023
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p c
UK258 contributions
Mar 2024 • Friends
This location is easy to explore by yourself (signage in Italian and English) and may contain additional exhibitions as well as access to the standard sights. There was no ticket queue.
On this visit there was an interesting exhibition on JRR Tolkien (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit etc) and also on the opera singer, Enrico Caruso, who was born in Naples. Both were worth seeing.
The main area inside the palace are the Royal Apartments, some rooms of which are undergoing restoration. Access is via an impressive marble staircase and there is a one way viewing system - though nothing stopping you going around several times, should you wish.
There are also a library, gardens (with seats if you need a rest) and stables to see.
On this visit there was an interesting exhibition on JRR Tolkien (Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit etc) and also on the opera singer, Enrico Caruso, who was born in Naples. Both were worth seeing.
The main area inside the palace are the Royal Apartments, some rooms of which are undergoing restoration. Access is via an impressive marble staircase and there is a one way viewing system - though nothing stopping you going around several times, should you wish.
There are also a library, gardens (with seats if you need a rest) and stables to see.
Written 11 April 2024
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Tom
Manchester, UK18 contributions
Apr 2023
We visited in order to see the Caravaggio exhibition, which was excellent. The rooms of the palace are lavishly decorated, a lot like most European palaces, but probably worth a visit if you like that kind of thing. The gardens are free to enter.
Written 10 April 2023
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Jody B
Sartell, MN141 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Construction and some private banking conference at the museum made it difficult to navigate. We were unable to see all of the areas and museums due to this. No one was helpful and we found it limited in staff. Many of the paintings and artifacts were unlabeled. Best part was the royal apartments, and we were amazed by the sheer size of this palace.
Written 1 March 2024
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Michael K
San Jose, CA1,107 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This is an impressive palace located conveniently near the ferry terminal. The outside is unassuming, but as soon as you enter, you are greeated by the awe inspiring grand staircase which leads to the second floor on both sides. The first room to be explored is the breath taking palace theatre followed by countless number of huge state rooms. Along the way you can get a glimpe of the Hanging Garden which was not open when we visited. On the way out don't miss the royal chapel and an elaborate nativity scene.
Written 27 May 2024
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Mo2wnkat
Doncaster, UK26 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
April is a great time to visit Naples, not too hot for all the sightseeing. The Palazzo Reale in a huge piazza was amazing. We had pre booked online 10 Euros each but just walked right up to the ticket office, no queue. The staircase is gobsmacking, a real wow factor to impress your visitors! The Theatre was fabulous & the rooms were fabulous with lots of gold leaf & wonderful painted ceilings. The bonus was an exhibition of paintings by Caravaggio. A wonderful place to visit.
Written 26 April 2023
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MidwestKathM
Detroit, MI1,086 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This palace is somewhat unassuming on the outside, at least when compared to the inside! Lots of windows on the 2nd and 3rd floors. Along the ground floor are niches housed with a series of statues of the rulers of Naples since the 12th century. We entered through the main arch into a courtyard and then into the palace proper. The grand staircase is indeed sumptuous in its white marble! Look up at the ceiling. Check out the marbling of the walls. We spent about an hour walking through some 20 rooms, through the Throne Room, the Royal Apartments, and more, most adorned in gold! Each room has its own highlight, whether a ceiling, mural, wallpaper, molding, chandelier, painting, furnishings, or floor. It was an interesting walk through a grand past life of Napoli!
Written 23 June 2024
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Roger-North
Altrincham, UK47 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
The Palazzo Reale is a stunning building with amazing views. The internal structure, exhibits and furnishings are impressive. But from a tourist point of view, the entrance way and the areas available to visit lack adequate information for the visitor. There is some limited information, but it is variable whether it is in English too. The entrance way is poorly signed and the ticket office and entrance generally could be made much more user friendly. Finally, it was disappointing to find that we could not enter the terrace garden and see the views over the bay and beyond.
Written 29 February 2020
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What is the best way to get to the palazzo from the port. We are sailing in on a cruise ship. Last time I was here I sorted out a tour at the port, can this still be done!
Written 24 June 2024
What is the best way to get here from the port. We are sailing in on a cruise ship?
Written 24 June 2024
Are there any lockers to leave luggage in? We are coming on Saturday and the closest lockers are closed.
Written 4 March 2022
Fanno visite guidate? Senza guida quanto tempo occorre per vedere palazzo reale?
Written 8 January 2020
Non so se fanno visite guidate senza guida circa un'ora e mezza Se poi vuoi vedere anche la Tiguan biblioteca ci vuole un'altra mezz'oretta
Written 4 March 2020
What's the closest hop on hop off bus stop to the Palace? Should I take Line A or Line B?
Written 30 September 2019
Sorry don't know, we walked around the old centre of Naples.
Written 20 October 2019
Can we depose our lugages during our visit of the palace ? Is there a lugage deposit ?
Written 18 August 2018
Sì, c'è l'ascensore per accedere al piano superiore . Noi l'abbiamo girato con un passeggino senza problemi.
Written 9 May 2018
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