Castel dell’Ovo
Castel dell’Ovo is the oldest fortress in Naples, rising from the former island of Megaride and offering one of the most iconic silhouettes along the Gulf of Naples. Its name comes from the medieval legend that the poet Virgil hid a magical egg within its foundations, an object believed to protect the city from disaster. Over the centuries, the castle has been shaped by Norman, Angevin and Aragonese rulers, giving it the layered architectural character visible todayVisit Naples Official. Visitors can walk through its stone corridors, climb to panoramic terraces overlooking the bay and explore the charming Borgo Marinari at its base. Free to enter and often used for exhibitions and cultural events, Castel dell’Ovo remains a powerful symbol of Naples’ maritime history and mythic imagination.
Naples ItalyCastel dell’Ovo is located on the tiny islet of Megaride, now a peninsula connected to Naples’ Santa Lucia seafront at Via Eldorado 3, postcode 80132, along the iconic Via Partenope promenade. This ancient fortress, Naples’ oldest castle built by the Normans in the 12th century, commands stunning Gulf views with Mount Vesuvius in the distance and sits amid the charming Borgo Marinari fishing village packed with seafood trattorias and yacht-filled marinas. Nearby attractions include the elegant Lungomare Caracciolo waterfront path for leisurely strolls, Piazza del Plebiscito with its grand Royal Palace, the opulent Teatro di San Carlo opera house, Galleria Umberto I arcade brimming with cafés, and Castel Nuovo, all within a short walk blending medieval history with vibrant Neapolitan coastal life.
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