There he would have placed the works arriving from Rome and would have dedicated himself, in the surrounding woods, to his passion for hunting. The impressive construction was built by Giovanni Antonio Medrano, while the architect Sanfelice took care of the greenery and gardens, as well as designing the Casina delle Porcellane that later became the seat of the Royal Factory of Capodimonte. The following transformations up to the unification of Italy continued to enrich the building with works of art, now more and more identifiable as a museum space, even if the legitimation of that intended use only arrived in 1957. Are exhibited works by Mattia Preti, Luca Giordano, Massimo Stanzione, Salvator Rosa, Spagnoletto, Battistello Caracciolo, Massimo Stanzione, Bernardo Cavallino, Bellini, Botticelli, Raffaello, Correggio, Parmigianino, Titian, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, Masaccio, Caravaggio, Artemisia Gentileschi, Goya , El Greco, and many other great masters. There are displayed collections from artists of 19th century, the Posillipo School, the D'Avalos, antique prints and contemporary art, porcelain and nativity art. The amazing Salottino di Porcellana of Queen Maria Amalia, consort of Charles of Bourbon is a must visit.
Useful information
Closed on Wednesdays - from Thursday to Tuesday 8.30-19.30
Last ticket one hour before closing.
Accessible, equipped for various disabilities
Full ticket 12 euros - reduced 2 euros - free 1st Sunday of the month
