Crowded and colorful, bustling, energetic, and animated, gritty, and crumbling. No display of words can truly describe Naples’ Quartieri Spagnoli.  The street network of the Spanish District was developed in the 17th century during the Spanish rule of the Kingdom of Naples. The troops were quartered in this area bordered by one of the main streets of Naples, Via Toledo, named for a 16th century viceroy of Toledo, Spain.

In the crowded, narrow streets of Naples’ quartieri spagnoli, murals of all kinds portray the wonderful culture here. Seaside landscapes brighten crumbling walls. Beloved napoletani theatrical portraits add color to cracked and crumbling walls. Adored Argentinian soccer champion, Diego Maradona, who brought Naples to glory in two major championships, reigns as do Neapolitan actress Sophia Loren and Neapolitan jazz and blues singer Pino Daniele.