Intra Moenia Caffè Letterario

Intra Moenia Caffè Letterario is a literary cafe-bar at Piazza Bellini 70 in the Centro Storico of Naples, in Italy's Campania region. The square sits beside a visible stretch of the ancient Greek walls of Neapolis, and the cafe's terrace overlooks the lively square, which is among the best-known evening gathering points in the old city. The crowd is young and creative, made up of university students, artists, writers, musicians and visitors who prefer a bohemian atmosphere to a polished one. The age range is mostly late teens to forties, and the dress code is entirely casual. The atmosphere is informal and talkative, with people sitting on the terrace and the square late into the evening. Readings and cultural events are held in the inside room, giving the cafe its literary reputation, and the venue is tied to a bookshop and publishing tradition in the area. Music is incidental; the square itself often provides street musicians and the buzz of conversation. The drinks programme is built around aperitivo and spritz, with beer, wine, coffee and soft drinks also served. A spritz is reported at about €4–€6 (~$4.60–$6.90), which makes this one of the most affordable seats in the centre of Naples. No cover charge applies. Opening hours are reported as daily from 9AM to 1AM, so the cafe works for a morning coffee as well as an evening drink, though visitors should confirm times on arrival. The busiest period is from early evening to midnight on Thursday to Saturday, when the terrace tables are hard to find and many people stand in the square with drinks. Reservations are not normally used for the terrace. The cafe is within walking distance of Via dei Tribunali, Port'Alba and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, which makes it an easy first or last stop on a night in the old town.