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Naples Daytime: Baroque Beauty and Fried Snacks

Start your morning with the quiet grandeur of a Baroque masterpiece, then fuel up with authentic Neapolitan fried snacks before exploring the historic center.

Best time: noneAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore

    Step inside Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore to admire the interior. The basilica is a true triumph of Baroque decoration, featuring polychrome marbles, intricate stuccoes, and a magnificent gilded ceiling. It is free to enter and offers a moment of calm away from the bustling streets.

  2. 09:20

    Il Cuoppo

    Walk to Il Cuoppo for a quick, delicious snack. This hole-in-the-wall spot is perfect for grabbing fried seafood, mozzarella balls, fried zucchini blossoms, or anchovies to go. It is a small eatery, so expect to stand or take your food to a nearby quiet spot.

  3. 09:45

    Decumano 31

    Head to Decumano 31 to try regional street food. Located on a street with character, this is the place to sample Neapolitan frittini, a local favorite. The atmosphere is lively and distinctly Neapolitan.

Local tip

Il Cuoppo and Decumano 31 do not list opening hours, so arrive early in the day when they are most likely to be open and fresh. Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore is free and has no posted hours, but it is generally open during daylight hours.

Check before you go

  • Il Cuoppo and Decumano 31 have no listed opening hours; check locally or arrive early.
  • Santa Maria del Carmine Maggiore is free to enter.

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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