If you are planning to spend a day in the heart of Naples, you can’t miss a visit to the Quartieri Spagnoli, a place of deep tradition and culture where it is possible to get lost through the labyrinthine alleys and encounter at every turn something to make your eyes glaze over. But that’s not all. Discover with us the 5 things to do that you cannot miss if you are around the Quartieri Spagnoli area.
What makes the Quartieri Spagnoli characteristic are the inhabitants you meet along the way. The women of the vasci (basses) will gladly keep you company with pleasant conversations about the stories and legends of this place.
The mural of Diego Armando Maradona
On November 25, 2020, in the middle of Covid-19 pandemic, Naples was hit by the greatest grief in its history. The death of Diego Armando Maradona was a really hard blow to digest for all fans and beyond. El Pibe de Oro was, is and will forever be the King of Naples.
He took an entire city first to the roof of Italy and then to the roof of Europe making it famous all over the world. Maradona is the symbol of the rebirth of Naples, he is the symbol of revenge against the North, and not only at the football level.
In the Quartieri Spagnoli (litterally Spanish Quarters), therefore, it is possible to visit Maradona’s mural, a place of worship and prayer for all fans. In Maradona Square (a name unofficially given by the citizens to the little square in front of the murale) it is possible to visit, in addition to the Mural, a small shrine dedicated to the Diez and it is possible to enjoy a coffee in the square in the company of all the jerseys worn by the Argentine champion. Keep in mind that during the visit it is possible to meet soccer personalities who go there for a quick visit before going to play at the stadium of the same name.
Do not miss this opportunity.
Getting lost in the labyrinthine alleys of the Spanish Quarters
The Quartieri Spangoli is one of the most densely populated neighborhoods in all of Europe. Fourteen thousand inhabitants in a space that is characterized by alleys and narrow streets. It is unthinkable not to meet anyone among these narrow streets that at first glance may seem cramped but actually hide the secrets of Naples, Partenope’s culture and tradition.
Our advice is to delve into the Quartieri Spagnoli starting right from the Mural of Maradona and then turn off your cell phone, don’t check any maps, no navigator. Get lost in the alleys, you will meet interesting people.
You will discover the little hidden secrets of these street and many churches and monuments as well as many works of street art.
Focus Foundation
If you still have doubts about the rebirth of this place, you cannot miss a visit to the Foqus Foundation, just a few meters from the Maradona Mural. This foundation is the symbol of the redevelopment of the Quartieri Spagnoli.
A lot of social services and events are organized everyday with many special guests such as Jovanotti or Roberto Saviano. Don’t miss even the terrace where you can have a drink with friends and meet local people.
Aperitif at Cammarota’s
Now you can’t help but relax at Cammarota’s, one of the trendiest spritzerie in all of Naples. Armando, the owner, is an exquisite person who knows how to entertain you by providing space for young Neapolitans, tourists and students to meet.
Cammarota is synonymous with aggregation, the perfect place to meet people and spend hours in absolute fun while keeping bad thoughts away. If you also add to that the fact that the spritz costs only one euro then you can’t pass up the chance for an aperitif before heading to dinner at the last place on this special list of 5 things to do in the Quartieri Spagnoli.
Dinner at Nennella’s
After a good aperitif it’s time to have dinner, and to do that all you have to do is move about 10 meters and have a real experience, that of Nennella’s. In this very famous Trattoria you can enjoy the typical dishes of the Neapolitan culinary tradition. The highlight of the house is the Pasta e patate with provola. In the evening, however, is not only about good (and especially cheap) food but also about fun. The waiters will tease you, you will witness their very funny sketches, and most importantly they will invite you to dance and sing with them.
In a nutshell, the perfect conclusion to this day and to the list of 5 things to do in the Spanish Quarter.
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