Quartieri Spagnoli
Quartieri Spagnoli (Neapolitan: Quartieri Spagnuoli; lit. 'Spanish Barracks') is a part of the city of Naples in Italy. The Neapolitan language is stronger here than anywhere else. The area, encompassing c. 800,000 square metres, consists of a grid of around eighteen streets by twelve, including a population of some 14,000 inhabitants.
The Quartieri were created in the 16th century to house Spanish garrisons, hence the name, whose role was to quench revolts from the Neapolitan population.
The eastern boundary is the Via Toledo, the main shopping street of Naples. This pedestrianized area is very popular at night with locals meeting family and friends Also, the Toledo metro station is said to be the most beautiful in the world. Leading off the Via Toledo, are many side streets with a wonderful choice of places to eat and for entertainment. When visiting Naples, do not miss this wonderful taste of Italy.
Churches
Among the historic churches in the district are:
- Church of the Immacolata Concezione e Purificazione di Maria de' nobili in Montecalvario
- Church of San Carlo alle Mortelle
- Church of San Mattia
- Church of Santa Maria della Concezione a Montecalvario
- Church of Santa Maria della Lettera
- Church of Santa Maria della Mercede a Montecalvario
- Church of Santa Maria Francesca delle Cinque Piaghe
- Church of Sant'Anna di Palazzo
- Church of Santa Maria del Rosario a Portamedina
- Church of Santa Maria della Concordia
- Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie a Toledo
- Convent and church of Santa Maria dello Splendore
- Church of Santa Maria Ognibene
- Church of Santa Teresella degli Spagnoli
- Church of the Trinità dei Pellegrini
- Church of the Santissima Trinità degli Spagnoli
