Unveiling the Secrets of Naples, A Journey Through the Bourbon Tunnel

The Bourbon Tunnel, an underground network in the city, was initially designed in the 1800s as an escape route for King Ferdinand II. Although abandoned after his death, it found new purposes over the years, including as a vehicle storage in the 1930s and a military hospital during World War 2. Post-war, it became a dumping ground before being sealed and forgotten. Rediscovered in 2005, it is now open to the public, offering a glimpse into the past.

What was the original purpose of the Bourbon Tunnel?

• A public tourist attraction

• A storage facility for vehicles

• An escape tunnel for King Ferdinand II

• A military hospital

During the early 1930s, what was the tunnel primarily used for?

• A bomb shelter

• A dumping ground

• A royal escape route

• A storage facility for impounded vehicles

How was the tunnel utilized during World War II?

• As a military hospital and bomb shelter

• As a storage for contraband vehicles

• As a royal escape route

• As a public museum

What happened to the tunnel after World War II?

• It was turned into a museum

• It was used as a royal escape route

• It was converted into a public park

• It became a dumping ground for rubble and statues

When was the Bourbon Tunnel rediscovered?

• In 2005

• In the early 1930s

• During World War II

• In the 1800s