Gallerie d'Italia – Napoli
Intesa Sanpaolo museum in the Palazzo del Banco di Napoli with Caravaggio's Martyrdom of Saint Ursula, Attic ceramics and Neapolitan art from the 17th to the 20th century.
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About the museum
The Gallerie d'Italia in Naples are housed in the Palazzo del Banco di Napoli, designed by Marcello Piacentini and inaugurated on 9 May 1940 as the new head office of the bank. The building stands on part of the site of the ancient San Giacomo complex, where from the 16th century, at the wish of the viceroy Pedro de Toledo, a church and a hospital for the Spanish residents of the city were built; from 1597 the Banco di San Giacomo e Vittoria was also based here.
Intesa Sanpaolo's exhibition presence in Naples began in 1999 in the nearby Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano. In 2022 the new Gallerie d'Italia were opened in the palazzo at Via Toledo 177, redesigned by the architect Michele De Lucchi (AMDL Circle) according to modern museographic criteria.
The museum presents three permanent displays with works from the Intesa Sanpaolo heritage: Neapolitan art from the 17th to the 20th century, with Caravaggio's Martyrdom of Saint Ursula; the collection of Attic and Magna Graecia ceramics, displayed in its entirety for the first time; and a selection of 20th-century works. Temporary exhibitions and events take place in the large hall on the ground floor.
Highlights
- Martyrdom of Saint Ursula by Caravaggio (1610), a masterpiece of the Intesa Sanpaolo collections
- Samson and Delilah by Artemisia Gentileschi
- Attic and Magna Graecia ceramics displayed in full
- Selection of 20th-century works, including Sol LeWitt and Alighiero Boetti
- View of the Chiaia district by Gaspar van Wittel
- Palazzo Piacentini of 1940 with monumental staircase and Salone delle Assemblee
Permanent exhibitions
- Da Caravaggio a Gemito – Display of Neapolitan art from the 17th to the 20th century, with Caravaggio's Martyrdom of Saint Ursula as its central work.
- Ceramiche attiche e magnogreche – The Attic and Magna Graecia vase collection of Intesa Sanpaolo, displayed in its entirety for the first time.
- Vitalità del Tempo – Selection of 20th-century works, including pieces by Sol LeWitt and Alighiero Boetti.
- Founded
- 1999
- Operated by
- Intesa Sanpaolo
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Reduced | €4over 65s, groups of more than 15 people, cardholders and other partner categories |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 25 · Free admission for under 26s (up to age 25); up to age 12 only when accompanied. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Free admission for one person with a disability and one companion. |
| Students & apprentices | freeFree admission for students of degree courses in archaeology, architecture, art and cultural heritage. |
| Groups (16+ people) | €4 per personReduced admission for groups of more than 15 people. |
Free admission: Free admission for everyone on the first Sunday of each month (Museum Sunday, #Domenicalmuseo); extraordinary free openings on special occasions.
Free admission also for school groups, customers and employees of the Gruppo Intesa Sanpaolo, ICOM members, journalists, tourist guides, teachers and holders of certain culture cards. Reduced admission for holders of tickets to other Gallerie d'Italia venues (issued less than a year earlier) and of other partner institutions. Online booking recommended.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum runs accessibility initiatives and offers a tactile route. For information or special itineraries for people with motor, cognitive and sensory disabilities, you can write to napoliaccessibile@gallerieditalia.com.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 25 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Baby changing facilities
Baby-changing facilities and educational activities for schools and families are available; on special occasions, such as the national Families at the Museum day, free activities are planned for younger visitors.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Toledo
Metro line 1, stops Toledo and Municipio; Centrale funicular, stop Augusteo; buses E6 and R2, stop Teatro San Carlo.
The museum is at Via Toledo 177.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Restaurant
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Wi-Fi
Café and bistro “Luminist” on the ground floor, with entrance from Via Toledo. Bookshop with catalogues, gifts and children's books. Free supervised cloakroom on the ground floor. Free Wi-Fi with registration during opening hours.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | The route can be followed independently with the Gallerie d'Italia app or with a cultural mediator; educational programmes are available for schools and associations. The Dogs&Museum service for dog minding is available. |
