Description
Chiaia – Via Palizzi / Gradoni Santa Maria Apparente. In a historic building that provides a pedestrian link between Corso Vittorio Emanuele and Via Palizzi, we present a period apartment on the 6th floor with a strong architectural identity. The context is the iconic setting of Naples’ stairways: sloping lanes, unexpected views, and local amenities that make daily life simple and pleasant. Within 50 meters is the funicular; opposite there is a mini-market; adjacent to the building stands an automated multi-storey car park—three concrete advantages for those who like walking and having everything close at hand.
Architecture and layout
From the entrance, the character of the home is evident: a large living area marked by arched openings and generous ceiling heights that give rooms a sense of breadth. The living space flows through a lounge, dining room, TV room, and sitting room. The eat-in kitchen is windowed and well organized. The night area includes three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The whole is bright and airy, with a regular floor plan—a solid, functional base for customization while preserving its period character. Radiator heating is present in several rooms.
The building and connections
The property features dual access—from Gradoni Santa Maria Apparente and Via Palizzi—typical of the area’s terraced topography. There is a lift operating for 3 of the 5 floors; the final stretch is by stairs, consistent with buildings on differing levels. This configuration enables agile pedestrian routes, quick connections, and a constant relationship with the surrounding urban fabric.
Historical notes and identity
The micro-area between Via Palizzi and the Gradoni di Santa Maria Apparente offers a window onto Naples’ history. The stairways originated as natural connections between the hillside and the Riviera, allowing residents and artisans to move between urban levels. In the 19th century the Corso Vittorio Emanuele, designed as a panoramic axis, reinforced this vertical vocation, encouraging the construction of stately homes along the slopes. Buildings often have double entrances, offset floors, and scenic stairwells, with arches and mouldings from different periods. Living here means engaging daily with a living tradition where urban landscape and social history dialogue with contemporary needs.
Living here: services and quality of life
Proximity to the funicular provides fast links to the Riviera di Chiaia and hill districts. The mini-market opposite and automated parking next door simplify daily tasks. The network of steps encourages an active lifestyle and a true neighbourhood feel with shops, cafés, and essential services. It’s a genuinely residential area that blends convenience with historic charm.
Key points
Strategic position between hillside and Riviera.
Funicular
