- The Pedamentina, a picturesque staircase composed of 414 steps, connects the wonderful Certosa di San Martino on the Vomero hill to the historic center of Naples. This charming downhill path is surrounded by cultivated terraces, flowering gardens, and offers a enchanting view of the Bay of Naples. Built in the 14th century by architects Tino di Campiono and Francesco de Vito, the staircase acquired its current form at a later time. In the past, it was also used for defense, equipped with systems to protect Castel Sant'Elmo from attacks. Today it represents an important historical and architectural testimony of the city.
- The ramps of Petraio represent one of the oldest and most historic staircases in the city. With 503 steps, the winding descent is crossed in the middle by a handrail and starts from via Annibale Caccavello, near the Certosa di San Martino. Continuing through Corso Vittorio Emanuele, it heads towards Chiaia. Exploring the Petraio stairs means immersing oneself in a path characterized by wonderful hilly landscapes, spectacular views of the Gulf of Naples, gardens, and Neapolitan Liberty-style palaces dating back to the early 20th century. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, the stairs owe their name to the furrow on which they were built, formed by stones and pebbles carried by the rain. Over time, they have been expanded and improved. In the past, they were frequented by shepherds and washerwomen; between the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century, they became a place frequented by wealthy families.
