La Santarella, Neo-Renaissance villa in Vomero hill, Naples, Italy.
Villa La Santarella features a square structure with four protruding towers and battlements, displaying characteristics of Neapolitan Art Nouveau architecture.
Engineer Gioacchino Luigi Mellucci designed this villa at the end of the 19th century for celebrated playwright Eduardo Scarpetta using funds from theater performances.
The villa bears the name of Scarpetta's successful comedy 'Na santarella', with a stucco relief at the entrance depicting a scene from the play.
The location on the edge of Vomero hill provides visitors access to multiple transportation options and nearby cultural attractions in Naples.
Scarpetta inscribed 'Ici, je ris' on the facade, indicating that while audiences laughed at his theatrical productions, he found joy in this residence.
Location: Naples
Architects: Antonio Curri
Address: via Luigia Sanfelice 16
GPS coordinates: 40.84046,14.23544
Latest update: March 6, 2025 13:06
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