St. Martino Museum

A trip up the Montesanto funicular brings the visitors to the top of the Vomero hill, where is located the St. Martin Museum, organized in the splendid St. Martin chartreuse.

The museum holds mainly records of the history of Naples, especially the costume collection and the festivities section.

The actual picture - gallery contains works by Salvator Rosa and still-lives of the Posillipo school. Don’t miss to visit the beautiful church wich offers an evocative sight: Putti, rose - windows statues, inlays, balustrades, columns, everything fits harmoniously in the architectural structure.

Next to the chartreuse is St. Elmo castle, a fortress built in 1329. Walking through the old prison, the endless corridors, the steps, the huge square and the church is an impressive experience.