Parco Virgiliano Park

Address: Viale Virgilio, 80123 Napoli NA, Italy

Hours: Dawn-dusk (public park)

Admission: Free

Parco Virgiliano is a public terrace park on the Posillipo promontory in Naples, Campania. The park is noted for its elevated viewpoints over the Bay of Naples.

Several terraces and promenade paths provide uninterrupted views across the sea to islands such as Capri and Ischia and to the city and Mount Vesuvius. The park contains planted gardens, walking paths and benches designed for scenic observation rather than extensive facilities.

Developed in the 20th century as a municipal green space, the park has been maintained as a public viewpoint and leisure area for residents and visitors to Naples. Its layout emphasises terraces and lookouts aligned with the coastal outlook.

Located on the Posillipo headland in western Naples, the park sits above the coastline and is accessed from residential roads and pedestrian paths on the promontory.

• Panorama: Known for its terraced viewpoints that offer panoramic vistas of the Gulf of Naples, including views toward Capri, Ischia and Mount Vesuvius.

Parco Virgiliano is in the Posillipo/Pozzuoli area of Naples. By car follow Viale Virgilio; from central Naples take the Cumana train to Coroglio or Pozzuoli and then a short local bus or taxi. Parking is limited on weekends.

• Walk the sea-facing promenade for the best views of Mount Vesuvius across the Bay of Naples at sunset.
• Take the cliffside paths down to the small terraces and benches-some offer near-private views and are less frequented by tourists.
• Bring a light jacket; the sea wind can be sharp even on warm days.