Palazzo Reale
Former residence of the viceroys and kings of Naples in Piazza del Plebiscito, with the Appartamento di Etichetta and the Giardino Pensile.
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About the museum
The palace was built from 1600 to a design by Domenico Fontana as the residence of the Spanish viceroys of Naples. Over the centuries, under the Bourbons and then under the Savoy, it was enlarged and remodelled by many architects, among them Luigi Vanvitelli, Ferdinando Sanfelice and Gaetano Genovese, and the last major phase of works was completed in 1858.
The palace was the residence of the sovereigns of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, and it preserves furnishings, paintings, sculptures and decorative arts that document court life. The Appartamento di Etichetta, the main route of the visit, includes the representative rooms, such as the Sala del Trono, and a grand staircase of honour.
The museum was inaugurated in 1919. Today, in addition to the Appartamento di Etichetta, the route includes the Museo della Fabbrica, the Museo Caruso, the Giardino Pensile and the Giardino Romantico. The palace also houses the Biblioteca nazionale. Together with the Museo Pignatelli it forms a single autonomous state institute, with a combined ticket.
Highlights
- Appartamento di Etichetta with the Sala del Trono
- Scalone d’onore
- Museo della Fabbrica and Museo Caruso
- Giardino Pensile and Giardino Romantico
- Visits to the storerooms and to the Belvedere on special occasions
Permanent exhibitions
- Appartamento di Etichetta – Representative rooms and historic apartments of the royal palace with furnishings, paintings and decorative arts, including the Sala del Trono.
- Museo della Fabbrica – Section dedicated to the history of the building and the transformations of the palace.
- Founded
- 1919
- Operated by
- Ministero della Cultura (Palazzo Reale di Napoli, istituto autonomo)
- Visitors per year
- approx. 341,325
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €15 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2Citizens of the European Union aged 18 to 25 (under 26) |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Free admission for under-18s. |
| Groups | –Maximum group capacity: 30 people. |
| Extraordinary evening openings | €5 |
| Giardino Pensile (supplementary ticket, admission without a guide) | €2In addition to the museum ticket; free admission according to regulations. |
| Combined daily ticket Palazzo Reale + Museo Pignatelli | €17Valid for one month from the first entry. |
| Combined evening ticket Palazzo Reale + Museo Pignatelli | €6Valid only for the evening openings. |
| Un anno Reale annual pass | €25Unlimited entry for one year from validation; special routes such as visits to the storerooms and to the Belvedere are excluded. |
The entrance ticket (€15) includes the Appartamento di Etichetta, the Museo Caruso, the Museo della Fabbrica and the temporary exhibitions. Tickets are bought online or at the ticket office without booking; they are non-refundable unless the museum cancels. Ticket helpdesk: +39 06 87570182.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The museum states that it has removed architectural barriers; lifts reach the level of the museum and of the Giardino Pensile, and there are no level changes on the piano nobile. At the Sala DAI (Didattica–Accessibilità–Inclusione) wheelchairs are available, as well as tactile routes for blind and visually impaired people on booking, and LIS videos (info: +39 081 580 8418). Animals are not admitted, except assistance dogs.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
The palace is in Piazza del Plebiscito. The website refers to a dedicated page with directions.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | A visit to the Appartamento di Etichetta takes on average about one hour. Guided visits are possible to the Giardino Pensile, to the storerooms (every third Saturday of the month) and to the attics and the Belvedere. Some rooms of the Appartamento di Etichetta may be temporarily inaccessible. |
