National Archaeological Museum of Naples
museum · Naples · Italy
- Address
- Piazza Museo 19, 80135 Naples
- Links
- Google Maps
About
One of the world's most important museums of Roman antiquities, with mosaics, frescoes and statues from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
Good to know
- It is normally closed on Tuesdays; check the official site.
- Go before visiting Pompeii to understand what you will see.
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