Naples National Archaeological Museum Tour
Arrive at the Naples National Archaeological Museum, which houses one of the world's finest collections of Greek-Roman artefacts. Charles III of Spain founded the museum in the mid-18th century. The building that houses the museum was originally erected as a horse barracks and was also the seat of the University of Naples from 1616 to 1777. Today, it hosts extensive collections of Greek and Roman antiquities.
See the museum's best-known collections as well as newer displays, including the history of coins and the celebrated Secret Cabinet, the repository of obscene artefacts illustrating the erotic side of ancient Roman life.
See antiquities from Herculaneum, Pompeii, Naples, and Santa Maria Capua Vetere on the ground floor.
Next, view the Farnese Collection, with the wonderful Toro Farnese and Ercole Farnese.
Observe mosaics from Pompeii.
See the Gabinetto Segreto, with erotic Roman artefacts.
View the Meridian Hall with beautiful Pompeian frescoes and objects of everyday life in ancient Rome.
