About Castel Nuovo
Enjoy a glimpse into the mediaeval past of Naples at Castel Nuovo, which ranks among the top tourist places in Naples Italy. Also known as the Maschio Angioino, the structure was constructed as a fortress residence in the 13th century, and has since seen numerous transformations that reflect the ever-changing history of Naples.
A magnificent symbol of the Medieval Renaissance, Castel Nuovo stands in central Naples and draws hundreds of tourists daily. Among the top attractions of the castle are the magnificent Triumphal Arch and the massive towers that form part of the fortifications. Inside the castle, visitors get to explore the old Palatine Chapel (Church of Santa Barbara) and the Hall of the Barons which has beautiful frescoes inspired by antiquity. The Armoury Hall has numerous ancient artefacts that were unearthed from the Castel Nuovo, while the Chapel of the Souls in Purgatory and the famous Pit of the Crocodile are other highlights of Castel Nuovo.
Castel Nuovo Highlights
• Glimpse into mediaeval Naples at Castel Nuovo, one of the best places to visit in Naples.
• Admire the massive fortifications, towers, and the marble Triumphal Arch as you enter the mediaeval castle.
• Witness the Palatine Chapel, the oldest surviving structure inside the Castel Nuovo, and the Hall of the Barons which has beautiful frescoes inspired by antiquity.
• Explore Roman artefacts from the 1st century BCE and other archaeological finds at the Armoury Hall
• Enter the Chapel of the Souls in Purgatory, the Chapel of San Francesco di Paola, and the Castel Nuovo prisons to witness a lesser-known side of Naples.
