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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Albergo dei Poveri

Watch the sun dip west from the steps of one of Naples' most imposing buildings, starting with a quick bite nearby.

Best time: 16:17About 75 min

Timeline

  1. 16:29

    Pizzeria Filumena Chicchinese

    Pick up a snack or drink. Pizzeria Filumena Chicchinese is open until 23:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, so it is ready for an early evening visit.

  2. 16:44

    Botanical Garden of Naples

    Walk four minutes WSW from the anchor to the Botanical Garden of Naples. This garden is the spot where the sun sets toward the WSW, aligning with the view from the Albergo dei Poveri area.

  3. 16:59

    Albergo dei Poveri

    Return to the Albergo dei Poveri for the moment. At 16:59 on 15 January, the sun sets toward the WSW, casting golden light that begins at 16:17. The building’s long, five-storey facade catches the final light.

  4. 17:29

    Antica cantina Sepe

    End the evening at Antica cantina Sepe. This wine shop is open until 21:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, offering a quiet place to unwind after the view.

Local tip

The Botanical Garden is a 4-minute walk from the anchor. Check the route if you are unsure of the path. The Albergo dei Poveri is open until 22:00 on weekdays, so you have time to linger.

Check before you go

  • Pizzeria Filumena Chicchinese is open Mo-Fr 08:00-23:00 and Sa 08:00-24:00.
  • Antica cantina Sepe is open Tu-Sa 10:00-21:00 and Su 09:30-15:00.
  • The Albergo dei Poveri is open Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00 and Sa 09:00-13:00.

Worth knowing

  • Antica cantina Sepe is open at 17:29 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Naples (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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