Villa Doria d'Angri

Villa Doria d'Angri is a neoclassical residence in Posillipo built on a steep tuff bank with three levels of arcades decorated with stucco. These arcades support a broad terrace that wraps around the structure, creating multiple outdoor spaces at different heights.

Prince Marcantonio Doria d'Angri hired architect Bartolomeo Grasso to redesign a former farmhouse into this neoclassical mansion, which was completed in 1833. The transformation established it as a prominent residence among Naples' aristocratic families.

The rooms inside feature decorations inspired by Pompeii, with mirrors, majolica tiles, and detailed stucco work created by craftsmen in the 1800s. Walking through the spaces, you notice fine details covering the walls and ceilings that make the whole place feel like a carefully designed work of art.

The site now serves as a campus for the University of Naples Parthenope, where visitors can join guided tours of the property. It is best to visit during university business hours when the grounds are open and accessible to the public.

Composer Richard Wagner lived here in 1880 and used the Hall of Mirrors as a workspace while writing his autobiography and his final opera Parsifal. His stay left traces throughout the villa that reflect his later creative period.