Timeline
18:48
Royal Palace and National Museum of Capodimonte
Enter the Royal Palace and National Museum of Capodimonte early enough to see the highlights before the main crowds arrive. The museum is open from 08:30, so you have plenty of time to wander through the 13th to 18th-century collections.
20:18
Head to La Taverna del Re for a pre-sunset aperitivo or light bite. With only a three-minute walk from the palace, you can arrive just in time to watch the sky change color from a relaxed seat.
20:33
Royal Palace and National Museum of Capodimonte
Find a spot near the palace grounds or a nearby terrace to watch the sunset. On this date, the sun dips toward the WNW at 20:33, casting a warm glow over the landscape.
21:18
After dark, walk 14 minutes to El Pocho for a drink. It is a pub that stays open until midnight, offering a quiet place to unwind after the evening’s events.
Local tip
Check the exact opening hours for La Taverna del Re, which closes for lunch between 15:30 and 18:30. Since you are visiting for the sunset, you will be there after 18:30, so it will be open for dinner or evening drinks.
Check before you go
- La Taverna del Re is open Mo-Sa 12:00-15:30, 18:30-23:59 and Su 12:00-23:59.
- El Pocho is open Mo-Su 11:30-16:00, 18:30-00:00.
- The Royal Palace and National Museum of Capodimonte is open 08:30-19:30.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Naples (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).