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Naples’ Art Stations, owned by the Municipality and managed by ANM, are the result of important projects combining architecture and public art. Internationally renowned architects contributed to their creation with the aim of enhancing and redeveloping the city’s public transport system.
Each station features a unique style, designed in relation to the surrounding urban area. To promote this cultural heritage, Le Mummarelle have created a section entirely dedicated to the Art Stations.
The price for an organized private tour (max. 30 participants) ranges from €170 to €290, depending on the duration of the tour and the language of the guide.
Located near the square of the same name and part of a large complex surrounded by numerous commercial activities, Garibaldi Station is considered an important example of contemporary architecture.
The interiors are characterized by the predominant use of steel and large full-height mirrors, where artistic works blend with the moving images of the surrounding reality.
The station’s style partly recalls the aesthetic of the London Underground.
Opened in 2012, Toledo Station is considered one of the most beautiful metro stations in Europe. The station unfolds across multiple levels, where colors, mosaics, and artistic installations guide visitors down to the platforms.
Key features include the remains of the Aragonese city walls, sea-inspired mosaics, the monumental Crater de Luz, and Robert Wilson’s panels dedicated to the sea (“By the sea… you and me”). The Largo Montecalvario exit also hosts Oliviero Toscani’s photographic work Razza Umana.
Università Station is characterized by vibrant colors and a design inspired by the themes and language of the digital era. Inside, key words like network, database, and software highlight the world of information and communication.
At the entrance, visitors can admire three artistic installations: Ikon Lenticular, a backlit lightbox with three-dimensional figures; Synapsi, a metal sculpture representing the connections of the nervous system; and Conversational Profile, composed of four pillars depicting two people in dialogue.
Museo Station stands out for its building, featuring Pompeian red plaster and Vesuvian stone, echoing the style of the nearby National Archaeological Museum.
The station has three entrances, each enriched with artistic works. The first showcases the Hercules Farnese statue, created by the Naples Academy of Fine Arts; the second features a monumental bronze cast of the Carafa horse head; and the third displays a bronze reproduction of Laocoön.
Municipio Station is one of the most complex in the entire network due to the numerous archaeological finds uncovered during construction.
The station combines logistical and museum functions: inside, visitors can see the remains of the ancient Neapolis walls and evidence from the Angevin period, all integrated into the architectural design.
Outside, in front of the City Hall, stands the historic Fountain of Neptune, dating back to the 16th century.
