Night Piazza San Martino , Naples

Belvedere di San Martino: The Balcony Overlooking the Soul of Naples

NAPLES, Italy – Like the city it overlooks, its most famous view is multi-layered.

The terrace of San Martino, at the foot of the imposing Castel Sant’Elmo and the Certosa di San Martino,

is perhaps the most beloved and celebrated balcony in Naples.

Immortalized by the music of Pino Daniele, this viewpoint offers a

unique perspective on the city, just as the singer described it: “From San Martino you can see the whole city.”

From here, the gaze sweeps across a breathtaking panorama:

the winding alleys, the ancient rift of Spaccanapoli, the Santa Chiara complex,

and the modern towers of the Centro Direzionale.

In the distance, the immensity of the gulf completes a picture of rare beauty,

inviting the mind to imagine those waters.

Reached by climbing the 414 steps of the panoramic Pedamentina from Via Toledo, the terrace is an oasis of peace suspended above the chaos of the city.

For tourists, it’s a must-see, and for Neapolitans, a haven for romantic evenings or gatherings with friends, against the backdrop of a panorama that never ceases to excite, both in the sunshine and at night, when the city lights are reflected in the dark sea.