Official Information
Official site: https://palazzorealedinapoli.org/
Official tickets: Find tickets via “Pianifica la tua visita” (Plan Your Visit) – tickets are sold through the national Musei Italiani portal, linked from the official site.
Address: Piazza del Plebiscito 1, 80132 Napoli, Italy
Map: View on Google Maps
Opening Hours
Generally open daily except Wednesdays, typically from 09:00 to early evening; last entry is usually 1 hour before closing. Hours can change for special exhibitions or seasonal evening openings, so always check the official website for up-to-date details.
Facing the vast Piazza del Plebiscito, the Royal Palace of Naples offers a deep dive into the Bourbon and Savoy courts that ruled southern Italy. Behind its sober façade lies an elegant sequence of grand staircases, frescoed halls and royal apartments that chart the city’s role as a capital from the 17th to the 19th century. The standard visitor route climbs the monumental staircase to the Appartamento di Etichetta, passing through ceremony rooms, throne halls and ballrooms decorated with crystal chandeliers, silk wall coverings and portraits of the rulers of the Kingdom of Naples. Highlights include the Throne Room, the Teatrino di Corte (court theatre), the Ballroom and the Royal Chapel, each with rich details in stucco, gilding and marquetry. Along the way, paintings, tapestries and period furniture illustrate how taste evolved from Baroque to Neoclassical. From some windows and terraces, you catch framed views of Piazza del Plebiscito, the sea and Mount Vesuvius, situating the palace within the wider cityscape. Temporary exhibitions may focus on court life, decorative arts or historical anniversaries, adding layers to the permanent display. The palace is large but not overwhelming; most visits last 1–2 hours. Audio guides or guided tours add valuable context, especially if you’re not familiar with Bourbon history. As the site is in the heart of modern Naples, it’s easy to pair with San Carlo Opera House, Galleria Umberto I or a stroll along the seafront. Tickets are sold via official portals linked from the palace website and sometimes combined with other local museums. Individual rooms or wings may close temporarily for restoration or events, and special evening openings are sometimes scheduled in summer, so check current information before visiting.