Chiaia

Chiaia
Quarter of Naples
The upper part of the neighborhood, accessed from Piazza Amedeo
The upper part of the neighborhood, accessed from Piazza Amedeo
Location of Chiaia within Naples
Location of Chiaia within Naples
Country Italy
RegionCampania
CityNaples
Municipalità1st
Area
 • Total
2.71 km2 (1.05 sq mi)
Population
 • Total
38.356
 • Density14.2/km2 (36.7/sq mi)
Demonymchiaiesi
Postal codes
80121, 80122 and 80132
Villa Pignatelli, one of the many villas located along the Riviera di Chiaia

Chiaia (Italian pronunciation: [ˈkjaːja], Neapolitan pronunciation: [ˈkjɑːjə]) is an affluent quarter on the seafront in Naples, Italy, bounded by Piazza Vittoria on the east and Mergellina on the west. Chiaia is one of the wealthiest districts in Naples, and many luxury brands have shops on its main street. It is also home to a business school and a medical school, as well as other public schools.

A prominent landmark in Chiaia is the large public park known as the Villa Comunale. It was initially developed in the late 16th and early 17th centuries as the Spanish rulers of Naples opened the city to the west of its historical boundaries.

The Renaissance poet Laura Terracina was born and raised in Chiaia.

Buildings and structures in the neighbourhood

One of the many fountains in the Villa Comunale of Naples

Notes

  1. ↑ Robin; Larsen & Levin. p. 357. {{cite book}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)

References

40°50′03″N 14°13′33″E / 40.83417°N 14.22583°E / 40.83417; 14.22583