Riot Studio

Naples


Need to escape the chaos of Spaccanapoli? Dive through the grand doorway of Palazzo Marigliano, up the winged staircase and into one of Naples’ most loved secret gardens. An experimental arts venue, where a cool crowd comes for exhibitions, live music performances, and to gather for an aperitif under the citrus trees and hanging bougainvillaea.


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1. Ospedale delle Bambole

Hidden in a bougainvillea-clad courtyard within the opulent Palazzo Marigliano, this family-managed doll hospital has specialised in restoring children’s…

2. Via San Gregorio Armeno

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Dismissed by serious collectors, this narrow street nonetheless remains famous across Italy for its pastori (nativity-scene figurines). Connecting…

4. Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore

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Built by St Severus in the 4th century but thoroughly restyled by Cosimo Fanzago in the mid-17th century, this austere basilica still features its…

6. Museo Civico Filangieri

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This kooky museum serves up an eclectic collection of treasures, from historic Asian and European armour and weaponry to sumptuous paintings spanning the…

7. Piazzetta Nilo

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You'll stumble across two deities in this dusty little square. First is ancient-Egyptian river god Nilo: the marble Statua del Nilo was erected by…

8. Maradona Shrine

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Bar Nilo is home to this tongue-in-cheek shrine dedicated to Argentine football player and ex-Napoli deity Diego Armando Maradona. Stuck to an epic poem…