Chiaia

Chiaia (, ) is an affluent neighbourhood on the seafront in Naples, Italy, bounded by Piazza Vittoria on the east and Mergellina on the west. Chiaia is one of the wealthiest districts in Naples, on the main streets of Chiaia many luxury brands have their shops. In the central area there are also important schools and high schools.
The most prominent landmark in the area is the large public park known as the Villa Comunale. Historically, it underwent initial development in the late 16th and early 17th centuries as the Spanish rulers of Naples opened the city to the west of its historic boundaries.
The Renaissance poet Laura Terracina was born in Chiaia and grew up there.