Parco Vergiliano a Piedigrotta: Virgil's Tomb, Free Entry & Hours
Representative image of an ivy-covered ancient brick ruin among pine trees — not a confirmed photograph of Virgil's tomb itself.
20 - 40 min
Park & Literary Tomb
Roman-era columbarium (1st century BC/AD)
Salita della Grotta, 20, 80122 Napoli, Italy
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
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08:45 - 14:45 (last admission 14:15)
No reservation required for individual visitors.
| Standard | Parco Vergiliano | 08:45 - 14:45 | Last Admission: 14:15 |
Last Admission: 14:15
Closed On: Closed Tuesdays.
Free Admission Dates: Always free.
The park grounds, Virgil's traditionally-attributed cenotaph/Roman columbarium, and the tomb of Giacomo Leopardi.
| Option | Price | Reservation | Booking |
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| Entry | €0.00 | Not required | Walk-in |
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Overview & Visitor Introduction
Parco Vergiliano a Piedigrotta is a small, quiet hillside park near Mergellina holding a Roman-era columbarium traditionally identified as the tomb of the poet Virgil, alongside the grave of the 19th-century poet Giacomo Leopardi, who died in Naples.
Admission is always free, with no ticket or reservation needed. The park is state-run and open daily except Tuesdays, from 08:45 to 14:45 (last admission 14:15).
What to See: Top Highlights
Virgil's Cenotaph
A Roman-era columbarium tomb structure traditionally venerated as Virgil's burial place since antiquity.
Giacomo Leopardi's Tomb
The grave of the Italian Romantic poet, moved here in 1939, placed deliberately near Virgil's own tomb.
The Crypta Neapolitana
A Roman-era tunnel at the foot of the hill, historically linking the park to Fuorigrotta (viewing access varies).
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