Villa Carafa of Belvedere, 17th-century residential villa in Vomero district, Naples, Italy
The Villa Carafa features a polygonal structure with two levels surrounding a central courtyard that opens into a western-facing loggia.
Built between 1671 and 1673 by architect Bonaventura Presti for Ferdinando Vandeneynden, the villa received its current name after Elizabeth Vandeneynden married Charles Carafa IV in 1688.
The villa contained notable art collections, including paintings by Luca Giordano, and served as a gathering place for Neapolitan nobility during the 18th century.
A tree-lined avenue leads to the villa, which maintains its original marble well from the 18th century and contains underground cellars accessed by stone staircases.
Queen Maria Carolina of Habsburg-Lorraine organized summer celebrations at the villa, featuring musical concerts and tournaments that attracted large crowds from Naples.
Location: Naples
Architects: Bonaventura Presti
GPS coordinates: 40.84063,14.22637
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:07
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