Quartieri Spagnoli (; ) is an area of the city of

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. The area, encompassing c. 800,000 square metres, consists of a grid of around eighteen streets by twelve, including a population of some 14,000 inhabitants. The ''Quartieri'' were created in the 16th century to house Spanish garrisons, hence the name, whose role was to quench revolts from the Neapolitan population.

Spanish Quarter seen from Renaissance Mediterraneo - Naples - Italy 2015

History

300px, Quartieri Spagnoli in Naples The eastern boundary is the Via Toledo, the main shopping street of Naples. This pedestrianized area is very popular at night with locals meeting family and friends. Also, the Toledo metro station is said to be the most beautiful in the world. Leading off the Via Toledo, are many side streets with a wonderful choice of places to eat and for entertainment. When visiting Naples, do not miss this wonderful taste of Italy.

Churches, palaces, and sites of historical and cultural interest

The Spanish Quarters constitute a historically and artistically significant nucleus of the city of Naples, offering various insights into local popular culture and Neapolitan lifestyle. Examples include the presence of small artisan workshops, the characteristic ''bassi napoletani'' (traditional ground-floor dwellings), and narrow, dimly lit alleys featuring steep staircases and clothes hanging out to dry between buildings. Among the main monuments of interest in the district are: * Church of the

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* Church of San Carlo alle Mortelle * Church of San Mattia * Church of Santa Maria della Concezione a Montecalvario * Church of Santa Maria della Lettera * Church of

Santa Maria della Mercede a Montecalvario Santa Maria della Mercede a Montecalvario (known also as the church of Montecalvario) is a church located on largo Montecalvario in Naples, Italy. The church was founded in 1560, endowed by the Neapolitan aristocrat Ilaria D'Apuzzo, who donate ...

* Church of Santa Maria Francesca delle Cinque Piaghe * Church of Sant'Anna di Palazzo * Church of Santa Maria del Rosario a Portamedina * Church of Santa Maria della Concordia * Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie a Toledo * Convent and church of Santa Maria dello Splendore * Church of Santa Maria Ognibene * Church of

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* Church of the Trinità dei Pellegrini * Church of the Santissima Trinità degli Spagnoli Palazzo Anastasio Palazzo Cattaneo-Barberini Palazzo D'Afflitto-Imperiali Palazzo Della Posta (via Pasquale Scura 8) Palazzo in via Speranzella 123 Palazzo in via Trinità degli Spagnoli n.5 Palazzo in vico Tre Re a Toledo n.60 Palazzo Majorana Palazzo di Magnocavallo Palazzo Petrone Palazzo Pisacane Palazzo Positano (via Pasquale Scura n.72) Palazzo Ruffo di Baranello Palazzo Sifola

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