Anticaglia/24
Anticaglia24 is a new B&B located in the heart of Naples. The rooms have recently been renovated and are tastefully furnished, providing all necessary amenities. Each room has a private bathroom and is fully air-conditioned. Inside each room, there are details that evoke ancient Naples and the Nero's Theater. In the hallway, you can admire a fragment of the ancient theater wall, while from the balcony of the "Nero" suite, you can enjoy a splendid view in all its grandeur. Breakfast, in accordance with regional regulations, is exclusively served with packaged products. It is a typically Italian breakfast.
Breakfast, in accordance with regional regulations, is only served with packaged products. It is a typically Italian breakfast.
No prepayment needed - pay at the check in
The B&B Anticaglia24 is located in the heart of the historic center of Naples. Within a short distance from the property, you can discover Via dei Tribunali, the bustling soul of the city, famous for its restaurants, pizzerias, bars, and renowned pastry shops (including the Pizzeria Gino Sorbillo, just 300 meters from the B&B). Nearby (200 meters away), you will find Via Duomo, a street dedicated to shopping, and the Cathedral of Naples, along with the famous San Gennaro Treasure Museum. By staying at Anticaglia24, you can also reach on foot the Chapel of San Severo with the famous "Veiled Christ," Naples Underground, Via San Gregorio Armeno, Piazza Bellini, and the Archaeological Museum.
The ancient Roman theater, also known as "dell'Anticaglia," dates back to the 1st century BC. With its typical semicircular shape, similar to Greek theaters, it could accommodate between 5,000 and 6,000 spectators and had three entrances: two for the actors and one for the audience. The building was constructed using the opus mixtum technique to withstand earthquakes: the reticulatum allowed for the dispersion of seismic waves, while the latericium blocked them.
In this theater, considered one of the wonders of Neapolis by Octavian Augustus, Emperor Claudius staged several comedies in honor of his beloved brother Germanicus. The theater was first renovated in the 1st century during the Flavian era, and later in the 2nd century. Forgotten during the medieval period, between the 15th and 17th centuries, it was damaged by Vico Cinquesanti. Today, two arches located on Via Anticaglia testify to the presence of Nero's ancient stage. These structures, perfectly integrated into the surrounding buildings, were used to reinforce the exterior part of the theater.
