The picture collection of the Bourbon kings in the palace built
by Charles III in the early 18th century stands high above Naples,
in a park which once contained the famous porcelain factory.
The 1st floor is devoted to the Farnese pictures, including
Titian's uncanny portrait of the Farnese Pope Paul III, a rich
selection
of Florentine painting from Masaccio to Michelangelo, and Mantegna,
Bellini, Correggio, Brueghel and a host of other names. Don't
miss the Sala di Porcellana, a complete room covered in Capodimonte
porcelain. The top floor contains a comprehensive collection
of Neapolitan painting starring Caravaggio's dark and harrowing
Crucifixion.
Address
Porta Piccola, Via Miano 2 or Porta Grande,
Via Capodimonte
Telephone
(0039) 081 749 9111
Getting
there
Bus 109 or 24 to Porta Grande or Porta Piccola
Opening
times
Museum: Apr-Sept 8.30am-7.30pmTues-Sun,Closed
Mon. Oct-Mar 10am-7.30pm Tues-Sun, Closed Mon.
Park: 8am-1hr before sunset every day.
