Mergellina (Neapolitan:Margellina) is a coastal district of the city ofNaples, Italy. It is located in the quartiere ofChiaia. It stands at the foot of thePosillipo Hill and faces theCastel dell'Ovo. Some people say the name derives frommergoglino, a local name for thesmew,^[1] others believe it is a corruption ofMare Giallo ("Yellow Sea"), which would refers to when the sea turned yellow due to floatingtufa rock dust following an eruption of theVesuvius.^[2]However, very likely the real origin of the name is fromLatinmare ialinum, which stands for "clear, transparent sea".^[3]

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Historically, it was a small fishing village and port, and was quite distinct from Naples itself.^[4] The expansion of Naples to the westunder the Spaniards in the 17th century and subsequent developmentunder the Bourbons and then by thenational Italian government between 1880 and 1915 gradually led to the incorporation of Mergellina into greater metropolitan Naples.^[5] Today it is still a fishing port but also a secondary tourist harbor for hydrofoil traffic to the islands in the bay of Naples and to various tourist destinations along theCampanian coast. The port also serves as a mooring for private pleasure craft.

Mergellina was home to the poetJacopo Sannazaro. The main square, one block from the harbor, faces the church ofSanta Maria del Parto with his elaborate tomb.^[6]

During the1960 Summer Olympics, it was used as Olympic Harbor for theFinn (at Sea Garden) andFlying Dutchman sailboats (atPosillipo).^[7]

Mergellina is a local cultural landmark in Naples. It is known for great energy, people watching, and food. It is home to the first 50 Kalo, one of the world's most famous pizzeria amongst many other hotspots.

Lungomare Mergellina is home to a port, Molo Luise, frequented by locals in the evenings for stunning sunsets.^[8]

• The Organizing Committee of the Games of the XVII Olympiad (1960).The Games of the XVII Olympiad Rome 1960, The Official Report of the Organizing Committee Volume One(pdf).
• The Organizing Committee of the Games of the XVII Olympiad (1960).The Games of the XVII Olympiad Rome 1960, The Official Report of the Organizing Committee Volume Two (a)(pdf).
• The Organizing Committee of the Games of the XVII Olympiad (1960).The Games of the XVII Olympiad Rome 1960, The Official Report of the Organizing Committee Volume Two (b)(pdf).

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