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Piazza Vittoria

Piazza Vittoria (Victory Square) has been named after the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria (Our Lady of Victory). It divides Caracciolo Road from Santa Lucia. Caracciolo Road ends at the edge of the square. This beautiful square opens to the sea.

There is a War Memorial for seamen at the square. It consists of a base with a Roman Column, which was found at Via del’Anticaglia. The Colonna Spezzata stands as a testimony of the sacrifices of the seamen.

The Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria was built to commemorate the Battle of Lepanto in 1571. It was built in 1628 due to the patronage of Lady Joanna daughter of Don Juan of Austria. Her father was the chief commander of the Christian fleet and had led his men to victory.

Naples is famous for its pizzas and one of the trendiest places to get your fill of the famous piazza and other pasta delicacies is the Piazza Vittoria. Terrazza Calabritto with its turquoise floors and coral coloured glass columns offers not only a visual but also a gastronomic treat with its wide variety of pasta and shellfish dishes. There is also live music and a DJ at the bar.

As the sun goes down the piazza comes alive with many locals strolling around the precincts. There are many pubs, which are frequented by the locals and tourists alike. There are many cafes and discos. Most of Naples is navigable by foot and the evenings are a good time to take a stroll through the Piazza Vittoria and imbibe the atmosphere.

In Piazza Vittoria there is a famous shop for Neapolitan male fashion. It is called Marinella and has been selling ties from 1914. It also has an exclusive range of shirts and pullovers. It was the favourite shop of many famous people including Aristotle Onassis and Gianni Agnelli and is still visited by many famous personalities and tourists alike

Whether you visit the square to see the church or the war memorial or even just to sample some exquisite food or to buy men’s wear Piazza Vittoria is definitely worth a visit.