Museum Duke of Martina

HISTORY

Museo Duca di Martina takes its name from the exceptional collection of works gathered by Placido de Sangro, Duke of Martina, in the second part of the 19th century. The Duke was born in Naples in 1829, second child of Riccardo and Maria Argentina Caracciolo, and belonged to an illustrious family closely connected with the Bourbon court.

Following the Unification of Italy he moved to Paris where he began compiling a rich and valuable collection of artworks. The Duke’s only son died in 1881 and this important legacy was inherited in 1891 by his nephew the Count of the Marsi, also called Placido de Sangro, who gave it to the city of Naples in 1911.

WHY VISIT THE MUSEO DUCA DI MARTINA

The Museo Duca di Martina is located in the park of Villa Floridiana, which is worth the climb up to the top of Vomero Hill on its own. As well as visiting the museum’s interesting collections of ceramics and decorative arts, you can also take a relaxing walk along the paths and through the woods of this green lung in the heart of one of the city’s most elegant districts. This fascinating stroll will culminate in the cliffside terrace at the back of the villa, where you can enjoy a stunning view of the Gulf of Naples.

Don’t miss a trip to the Museo Duca di Martina and the entire Vomero Hill. You can even begin your tour of the city of Naples from here.