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Originally built between 1279 and 1282, Castel Nuovo - also called Maschio Angioino (Angevin Keep) - is an imposing Medieval Renaissance fortress located next to the port of Naples.
Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino) Tours and Tickets. 1,187 reviews. Castel Nuovo, known locally as Maschio Angioino, has the imposing stone walls, soaring turrets, and crenellated ramparts of a storybook medieval castle. Built as the new royal residence between 1279 and 1282 by Charles I of Anjou, it is one of Naples' most striking buildings and ...
- Via Vittorio Emanuele III, Naples, 80133
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Castel Nuovo was a royal seat for kings of Naples, Aragon and Spain until 1815. In the 14th century this place was hosting numerous remarkable personalities, such as Petrarch, Giotto and many others. Now, I think, you can also visit it for some performances as we saw a stage being built in the middle of the courtyard.
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Most of the current "New Castle" dates from the 15th century, when the Aragonese monarch Alfonso V carried out a number of renovations to the original building, including its white marble triumphal arch. At the end of the 1600s, Naples was annexed by Spain and the castle was downgraded to military fortress, but Charles III moved back in as king ...
Castel Nuovo: Our most recommended tours and activities. 1. Naples: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour 24-Hour Ticket. Explore the birthplace of pizza with a 24-hour ticket valid for up to 2 routes on this panoramic hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour. Discover the unforgettable sights and flavors of Napolitano culture at your own pace.
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Experience the history of the most famous Castle in Napoli with a exclusive guided tour throughout the best spots of the Maschio Angioino - Castel Nuovo. Our guide will take you back to the origins of the Castle and the city of Napoli starting right from the Old prisons, Civic Museum, Weapon's Hall, Baron's Hall and an exclusive access to the ...
In the heart of the city of Naples walking through Piazza Municipio you can see one of the architectural symbols of the Neapolitan city: the Castel Nuovo, better known as Maschio Angioino. The Renaissance and medieval castle is the seat of the Neapolitan society of history and the Committee of Naples of the institute for the history of the ...
