Tour of Naples and his Idol Diego Armando Maradona
Description
Book your tour now to relive the emblematic places of the indissoluble link between Maradona and the city of Naples! We will start in Piazza Plebiscito, we will cross the majestic Galleria Umberto I and we will arrive at the “Quartieri Spagnoli”. The atmosphere here is typical of Naples, with its narrow alleys with clothes hanging from balcony to balcony and the bustle of vespas, markets and conversations between neighbors. Here you will understand how much the Neapolitans loved Maradona. For everyone he was a hero, the one who brought the joy of the first “Scudetto” to Naples and who brought the name of this particular city to the international sports world. Everywhere there is a "Diego-mania". In Naples, thanks to street art, you will find a real open-air museum dedicated to Maradona. Continuing with our walk through Via Emanuele de Deo, you will admire the famous mural that has become a true pilgrimage point for fans.
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Meeting point in the heart of the old town, a place where the population of the city gathered to greet, all together, the world soccer champion.
One of the visits that you cannot miss on your trip to Naples is the Umberto I Gallery. This spectacular construction from the end of the 19th century is a sample of the imposing architecture that you will find in the city. Neuralgic center of commerce, La Galería is a very busy space where you can discover the day and day of its inhabitants, whether it is to have a coffee, buy the latest in fashion or enjoy events that take place inside.
Located in the historic center of Naples, a name that refers to the set of three neighborhoods of the city: San Ferdinando, Avvocata and Montecalvario. The atmosphere here is typical of Naples, with its narrow alleys with clothes hanging from balcony to balcony and the bustle of vespas, markets and conversations between neighbors. Here you will understand how much the Neapolitans loved Maradona.
In Naples, thanks to street art, you will find a real open-air museum dedicated to Maradona. With this virtual tour, you will also visit two places that a Diego fanatic must absolutely go: Vico Lungo Gelso and Piazza Maradona in Via Emanuele De Deo. Here you will find murals dedicated to this soccer icon. You will admire a ceramic mosaic, donated by two Italian-French artists, and the work of the Argentine street artist San Spiga to pay tribute to the 30th anniversary of the first Napoli championship. Next to him is another full-length work that represents Maradona while he “dribbles”. Continuing with our walk through Via Emanuele de Deo (Piazzetta Diego Armando Maradona), you will admire the famous mural that has become a true pilgrimage point for fans commemorating the second championship of Naples in 1990.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(5)
Super interesting, inspiring and excellent guide Mira who gave lots of insider stories as well. A must-do thing to really understand what Maradona meant and still means to Napoli.
(24.6.2023) Mira was great, kind, and very professional, lots of details about the tour area and about the one and only - Mardona.