LA MELA, Naples
Naples, a city with a rich history and vibrant culture, holds a hidden gem in the heart of the Chiaia district known as "La Mela." Situated on an elegant street, La Mela has long been a favored destination for the affluent youth of Naples. Established in 1967 on Via dei Mille, this venue has consistently adapted to evolving nightlife trends, remaining a dynamic force in the city.
Over the years, La Mela has attracted numerous celebrities, making it a renowned hotspot for entertainment and fashion elites. Icons like Maradona, supermodels such as Naomi Campbell, cinematic legends like Claudia Cardinale, and fashion moguls like Giorgio Armani have all graced its illustrious dance floor, enhancing its allure and mystique.
Upon entering, you'll discover a world of sensory pleasures. La Mela's décor blends funky and stylish elements, creating an inviting and exhilarating atmosphere. The DJ, a master of rhythm and beats, keeps the crowd moving to infectious music that resonates throughout the night. The dance floor is a vibrant canvas, painted with the enthusiasm of an energetic crowd, all coming together to celebrate life.
However, La Mela is more than just a nightclub; it serves as a versatile venue for fashion shows and book launches, solidifying its place in Naples' cultural landscape. Yet, gaining access to this exclusive world is not without its requirements, as the security team takes pride in ensuring that only those dressed to impress are granted entry.
Over the years, La Mela has attracted numerous celebrities, making it a renowned hotspot for entertainment and fashion elites. Icons like Maradona, supermodels such as Naomi Campbell, cinematic legends like Claudia Cardinale, and fashion moguls like Giorgio Armani have all graced its illustrious dance floor, enhancing its allure and mystique.
Upon entering, you'll discover a world of sensory pleasures. La Mela's décor blends funky and stylish elements, creating an inviting and exhilarating atmosphere. The DJ, a master of rhythm and beats, keeps the crowd moving to infectious music that resonates throughout the night. The dance floor is a vibrant canvas, painted with the enthusiasm of an energetic crowd, all coming together to celebrate life.
However, La Mela is more than just a nightclub; it serves as a versatile venue for fashion shows and book launches, solidifying its place in Naples' cultural landscape. Yet, gaining access to this exclusive world is not without its requirements, as the security team takes pride in ensuring that only those dressed to impress are granted entry.
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LA MELA on Map
Sight Name: LA MELA
Sight Location: Naples, Italy (See walking tours in Naples)
Sight Type: Disco/Nightclub
Sight Location: Naples, Italy (See walking tours in Naples)
Sight Type: Disco/Nightclub
Walking Tours in Naples, Italy
Create Your Own Walk in Naples
Creating your own self-guided walk in Naples is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Naples Introduction Walking Tour
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The city has been continuously inhabited for nearly three thousand years. Its origins date to the 8th century BC, when Greek settlers from Euboea established a small coastal colony known as Parthenope, near the site of today’s Ovo Castle. As the settlement expanded... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
The city has been continuously inhabited for nearly three thousand years. Its origins date to the 8th century BC, when Greek settlers from Euboea established a small coastal colony known as Parthenope, near the site of today’s Ovo Castle. As the settlement expanded... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Naples Old Town Walk
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
From the Middle Ages onward, the Old Town developed as a dense network of neighbourhoods organised around churches, convents, guilds, and markets. Religious institutions played a decisive role in shaping the urban... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.7 Km or 1.7 Miles
Historical Churches
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And... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
And... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles





