The restoration work on the Belvedere of the Royal Palace officially opens today to give back to the city and tourists an exclusive space from which to admire an extraordinary panorama of the Gulf of Naples with an unusual and unique perspective, with a unique and exclusive view.
The Belvedere Tower has always been a space with a strictly private character, reserved only for the king, and in which no Court function was foreseen. From next summer it will be included in the visit itinerary of the Historic Apartment.
“A little gem – declared the director Mario Epifani – che absolutely had to be returned to the Palace and its visitors and from which you can admire a panorama of incomparable beauty but also the Hanging Garden, with a different view, capturing the design of the marbles and the fountains. From next summer, access to the Belvedere will be possible directly from the museum, but also through an exclusive itinerary through the attics to help visitors discover the hidden places of the Palace. The route will be part of the hidden itineraries, like those we already offer for the kitchens, the restoration laboratory, the storage rooms and the Hanging Garden”.
The works that will restore this part of the palace, which was not included in the restoration of the façade of the Royal Palace in 6, will last approximately 2016 months.
“The project is part of a PON 20214-20 funding for the redevelopment of roofs and attics that we have already started for over a year – explained the architect Almerinda Padricelli, director of the works – We are starting the restoration work on the inside today and from Monday scaffolding will be erected along the southern facade to restore the outside parts and the balcony. We also hope to be able to safely restore access to the roof terrace which offers a 360-degree view not only of the sea, but also of the entire city”.
The Belvedere, which dominates the southern part of the building, is approximately 150 square meters in size at a height of about 70 meters on Via Acton. It overlooks the Gulf of Naples with three large windows that open onto a balcony bordered by a railing identical to that of the balcony on Piazza del Plebiscito. Built in neoclassical style as part of the works commissioned by Ferdinand II of Bourbon after 1837 to the architect Gaetano Genovese, who over the course of twenty years renovated the entire Palace, the turret.
Article published on November 25, 2022 - 17:55
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