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Sunset

Naples Sunset at Fontanelle

A quiet moment in the city’s oldest caves as the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: 15 JulAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:18

    El Pocho

    Grab a drink at El Pocho. The pub opens at 18:30, which gives you plenty of time to settle in before the evening rush.

  2. 19:48

    Fontanelle Cemetery

    Walk to Fontanelle Cemetery. Note that the site is currently closed for renovations, but the exterior and the surrounding hillside area offer a stark, atmospheric backdrop for the approaching twilight.

  3. 20:33

    Fontanelle Cemetery

    Watch the sunset. At 20:33, the sun sets toward the WNW, casting a final golden glow over the Materdei hills before the sky turns blue.

  4. 21:03

    II Groto Pub E Grill

    End the evening at II Groto Pub E Grill. It opens at 19:00 on Sundays, so it will be ready for you after the sun has gone down.

Local tip

The cemetery is closed for renovations, so manage expectations. Use the time outside to appreciate the structure and the view.

Check before you go

  • Fontanelle Cemetery is closed for renovations. Check if the exterior is accessible.
  • El Pocho closes at 00:00.
  • II Groto Pub E Grill is only open on Sundays.

Worth knowing

  • II Groto Pub E Grill is open at 21:03 only on Su

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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