Palazzo Cellammare, Naples
Palace Historic Neapolitan palace overlooking the waterfront
A historic Neapolitan palace near the waterfront, Palazzo Cellammare attracts visitors interested in Baroque architecture, narrow historic streets and nearby cafés and seafront promenades.
Palazzo Pisani Gritti is a historic Gothic palazzo on Venice’s Grand Canal that later became the luxury Hotel Gritti Palace. The building preserves a canal-facing Gothic façade and internal reception rooms that reflect its origins as a noble family residence.
- Prime canal location: Located directly on the Grand Canal in the Dorsoduro district, immediately beside the Accademia Bridge and close to Santa Maria della Salute.
What to See #
- Grand Canal façade: The Grand Canal-facing façade with balconies and windows oriented toward the canal; this elevation is the primary architectural face of the palazzo and the main source of its views.
- Historic salons: Historic reception rooms and salons that retain decorative details, fresco fragments and period furnishings now arranged for guests and events.
- Canal terrace and suites: A private terrace and terrace-facing suites that provide direct views across the Grand Canal toward Santa Maria della Salute and the Accademia area.
How to Get to Palazzo Cellammare, Naples #
From Naples city centre the palazzo is reachable by metro and foot: take Metro Line 2 to Mergellina station, then a 10-15 minute walk along Via Francesco Caracciolo and Via Posillipo toward the waterfront. By car, follow Via Partenope and turn up into the Mergellina quarter; street parking can be scarce during evenings and festivals.
Tips for Visiting Palazzo Cellammare, Naples #
- Visit late afternoon to catch the low sun on the façade and avoid the mid-day crowds of nearby historic Naples streets.
- Look for the engraved coat-of-arms above the portal - local guides will point out the 17th-century additions.
- Combine a visit with the nearby Castel dell'Ovo and the seafront promenade via a 20-25 minute walk.
Best Time to Visit Palazzo Cellammare, Naples #
Best visited in the cooler shoulder seasons for pleasant walking and softer light on the façades.
Weather & Climate near Palazzo Cellammare, Naples #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (968 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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