Located in suburban Fuorigrotta, west of central Naples, the architecturally uninspiring Palapartenope is the biggest indoor concert venue in town. A 6000-plus seating capacity sets the scene for big-name Italian and international acts, which have included late local crooner Pino Daniele, Lou Reed and Spandau Ballet.
Teatro Palapartenope
Bay of Naples
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