The station is part of the "Stazioni dell'Arte" (Stations of Art) project, which transforms public transport into a cultural experience. Toledo has been awarded as the most beautiful metro station in Europe and the world by The Daily Telegraph and CNN.
The Art Station
Stazioni dell'Arte (literally "Stations of Art") is a unique project by the city of Naples that has transformed some metro stations on lines 1 and 6 into underground art galleries. In total, it includes more than 15 stations where you can find works by more than 90 artists from all over the world. Among the most famous are Università, Dante, Museo, Materdei, Salvator Rosa, Vanvitelli and others. However, one of them really stands out among them. Toledo.
Design inspired by the sea and light
The design of Toledo station is inspired by the sea and light. The main feature is the "Crater de Luz" - a large conical opening that runs through all levels of the station, allowing natural light to penetrate. This element is surrounded by mosaics in shades of blue and silver that evoke the underwater world. Other artworks include mosaics by William Kentridge and an installation by Robert Wilson, which contribute to the overall atmosphere of the station.
Toledo Station contains artworks such as William Kentridge mosaics and Robert Wilson installations that contribute to the overall atmosphere of the station.
Awards and recognition
Toledo Station in Naples has won several prestigious awards. In 2013, it received the Emirates LEAF Award for Best Public Building of the Year. in 2015, it was awarded the International Tunnelling Association's Oscar of Underground Buildings, beating projects from Sydney and Jerusalem.
Practical information
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Address: Via Toledo, Quartieri Spagnoli, Naples
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Admission: Entrance to the station is free; you must buy a ticket to travel by metro.
