Explore the deep love of the Neapolitan people for Diego Maradona on a guided walking tour. Feel the ongoing admiration for ‘the King of Naples’ on every corner and street of the city with a local Napoli fan.
Begin the tour from Piazza Plebiscito, then continue through Gallery Umberto I to reach the famous Spanish Quarters. See how the entire city testifies to the legacy of the “Pibe de Oro” (“Golden Boy”) who brought the joy of the first championship trophy to the city.
Visit an open-air street art museum dedicated to Maradona, as well as two other must-see destinations for fans of Napoli’s number 10: Vico Lungo Gelso and Piazza Maradona via Emanuele De Deo. Here, marvel at the most famous murals dedicated to this unanimous hero of the city.
Admire a ceramic mosaic donated by two Italian-French artists and a stencil made by the Argentinian street artist San Spiga, created to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Napoli’s first championship. Next to this, view another full-length stencil showing Maradona dribbling.
Continue your walk via Emanuele de Deo (Piazzetta Diego Armando Maradona) to admire the famous mural that has become a pilgrimage destination for supporters and fans of Maradona and Napoli. The walking tour will end here.
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