Palazzo Serra di Cassano is a magnificent 18th century palace located on the Pizzofalcone Hill, in Monte di Dio road, very close to the military school Nunziatella. You can tell that because as u walk up the hill to the building, u may run into one or more Nunziatella cadets, in their beautiful historical uniforms. The Serra di Cassano palace, from the name of the noble Neapolitan family with Genova ancestors after whom the building is named, was built by one of the most famous architect of the times, Ferdinando Sanfelice, the same author of the Palazzo dello Spagnolo in old the Sanitá neighborhood. If u never saw it, go visit, u won't regret. Unfortunately, the Serra di Cassano palace is normally closed to the public. However, it gives seat to the Istituto Studi Filosofici (ISF), which is used by different associations for meetings, conventions and further events. Thus, if u want to visit the palace, get on the ISF web site and see when their next event it's scheduled. More than words, pictures will give you an idea of the internal magnificence of palace. One last tip. As you reach piazza Santa Maria degli Angeli, from where u must take a left turn to enter via Monte di Dio, don't miss a visit to the magnificent church Santa Maria degli Angeli a Pizzofalcone, one of the most beautiful baroque style churches of...
Read moreIncredible place, rebuild from an abandoned place to a museum - piece of history. English guided tour was amazing! Definitely worth paying a visit. The lady that guided us was amazing host through both the tunnels and the history of this place. Buy your tickets in advance and pay attention where you need to enter as the tours have different starting point through the tunnels...
Read moreNice castle, well equipped apartment with an awesome sound isolation. Close to the both coast and Piazza del Plebiscito (which is pretty much close to anything in touristic part of the city). Night guard is a bit confused so he might send you to another location at first, but other than that all is...
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