At Via dei Mille, #40, you will find the Palazzo Leonetti. The palazzo dates from 1908, and was designed in the Art Nouveau style by the architect, Giulio Ulisse Arata, and the engineer, Gioacchino Luigi Mellucci. The original plan called for the palazzo to function as a hotel, but that was never realized, and the spaces were turned into apartments. Today, it is home to both, the British and the Spanish Consulates.
We passed a shrine on the street that dated from 1898. It was built by Gaetano Manzoni, who made a vow to the Virgin of Pompeii that he would build a shrine for her, when the foundations of the building, to which it is attached, were laid.
By this point, we were getting a bit hungry, and so, we stopped for some wine and food. It was just what we needed. The wine was local and delicious, and the food was incredible. It was probably some of the best seafood we have ever had! While the mixed fried fish was great, the octopus dish was divine! Honestly, it was one of the best things I have ever eaten!
Next up: We continue to explore the side streets of Naples!
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