San Ferdinando (Naples)

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San Ferdinando is a southern district of Naples, with a population of about 18,000.

Overview

San Ferdinando district includes, among the various landmarks, the

, from which the district is named.

History

The district began to develop during the 16th century, when the Spanish built a first Viceroy's palace, then replaced by the new Royal Palace of Naples by Domenico Fontana. In the following decades, the district became the most desired area of Naples by the city aristocracy because of its proximity to the court, and subsequently many villas and palaces were edified there.