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Naples' Historic Castles

This collection features Naples' most significant castles and fortresses, spanning medieval, Renaissance, and royal architectures. Highlights include seaside fortifications like Castel dell'Ovo, the central medieval Castel Nuovo with its civic museum, and the hilltop defensive Castel Sant'Elmo, each showcasing Naples' strategic and cultural history through centuries.

Naples' Historic Castles – Mapa

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A

New Castle

Historic medieval castle and civic museum featuring art, frescoes, and sculptures. It has served as a royal residence and cultural site since 1266.

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B

Castel dell'Ovo

Historic seafront castle built on the island of Megaride, featuring Norman architecture and panoramic views of the Bay of Naples.

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C

Castel Sant'Elmo

Castel Sant'Elmo is a medieval fortress located on Vomero Hill adjacent to the Certosa di San Martino, overlooking Naples, Italy.

Ferdinando Scala / CC BY 3.0

D

Royal Palace of Portici

The Royal Palace of Portici is a former royal palace in Portici, Southeast of Naples along the coast, in the region of Campania, Italy.

Denghiù / Public domain

E

Castello Aragonese di Baia

Renaissance fortress from the late 15th century located in Baia, notable for its coastal defense architecture.

Mentnafunangann / CC BY-SA 3.0

F

Castello medievale

Castle

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G

Bastione di Parsano

A fortified bastion forming part of Naples' historic defensive structures.

H

Castello Lauritano

Castle

Verónica Dos Santos / CC-BY-SA

I

Torre del Castello dell'Annunziata

Castle

Armando Mancini / CC BY-SA 2.0

J

Torre Ranieri

Historic defensive tower in the Posillipo district, formerly part of Naples' city fortifications.