Galleria Umberto I
Galleria Umberto I is a large glass-roofed shopping arcade located opposite the San Carlo Opera House. The gallery was named in honor of the second king of Italy, Umberto, son of Victor Emmanuel II.
General information
The building on a cruciform base, composed of glass and metal structures, was built between 1887 and 1890, designed by Emanuele Rocco. The Galleria di Milano served as a model. The central part of the room with a cylindrical vault is decorated with a large image of the Zodiacal Circle and the Compass. The long stained glass windows and the huge dome also make a strong impression. The height of the glass ceiling is 56 meters.
.One of the main shopping streets of the city, Via Toledo (Via Toledo), paved under Viceroy Pedro de Toledo and named after him, starts from the Gallery. The city’s most sophisticated boutiques and stores with a rich tradition are found in the side streets: Via Chiaia, Piazza dei Martiri, Via Calabrittto, Via dei Mille. Via Toledo ends with Piazza Dante, which was laid out in 1757 by Charles III (designed by Luigi Vanvitelli). This is where the historic center and Spaccanapoli come into contact.
.If you are in the Galleria Umberto I, you should stop by Caffe Gambrinus, which makes a great espresso coffee and has been frequented by kings, musicians, artists and poets.
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