{"id":32321,"date":"2022-12-13T17:18:23","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T17:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boredmom.com\/?p=32321"},"modified":"2024-11-04T15:16:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T15:16:41","slug":"naples-italy-the-city-of-castles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.boredmom.com\/?p=32321","title":{"rendered":"Naples, Italy – The City of Castles"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you’re looking for a visually stunning place seeped in amazing history, Naples, Italy is waiting for you! Situated along the Amalfi Coast is a series of beautiful villages and attractions, one of the most popular being the city of Naples, also known as the City of Castles. <\/span><\/p>\n

This Italian town is known to be the birthplace of pizza as well as a hotspot for historic landmarks and ancient ruins. Some of the most famous sites include artifacts from the city of Pompeii which was destroyed in the volcanic eruption in 79 AD, as well as many beautiful churches and the Napoli Sotterranea, which are a collection of underground tunnels and catacombs that you can explore.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you like to look at old ruins and buildings, you will definitely appreciate the beautiful castles that call Naples home. Many of them have <\/span>survived for hundreds of years<\/b> and are quite a sight to behold! Below is a list of a few of the fortresses that you can visit while you are in the city, and remember to store your bags at a <\/span>Naples luggage storage<\/span><\/a> location while you are out sightseeing. Exploring castles is easier without the burden of luggage or shopping finds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Castel Nuovo<\/b><\/p>\n

Castel Nuovo<\/span><\/a>, also known as Maschio Angioino, is one of Italy\u2019s most famous fortresses and is easy to get to since it is located in the heart of the city, just opposite the City Hall building. The construction of the castle began in the late 1200s after it was commissioned by Charles I of Anjou. This structure is unique as it was built in a trapezoidal shape with four tall towers, and the entrance is made of white marble. Today, the building houses the Civic Museum as well as the Neapolitan Society of Homeland Security\u2019s library.<\/span><\/p>\n

The palace is <\/span>home to several stories and legends<\/b>, like the time when an alligator allegedly entered the castle through a hole in the walls of the moat and went to feast on prisoners in the dungeon! By visiting Castel Nuovo you will get to walk through the Hall of Barons, which is the biggest room in the castle and holds its own story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Back in 1487, the then-king named Ferdinand I of Naples invited the Barons of the region to the fortress but, unbeknownst to them, the real reason for his invite was to arrest and order them to death. Other areas that you can visit in the castle include the Prison of the Barons, the Armory Hall, and the <\/span>Palatine Chapel<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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