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Castel Sant’Elmo

Castle Naples, Italy

The baby of Naples Castles Castel Sant’Elmo

Castel Sant'Elmo is a medieval castle, used as a museum, located on the Vomero hill. It was once called Paturcium and stands on the site where there was, starting from the 10th century, a church dedicated to Sant'Erasmo. This mighty building, partly obtained from the living rock, originates from a Norman observation tower called Belforte.

Due to its strategic importance, the castle has always been a highly coveted possession: from its position (250 m a.s.l.) you can control the whole city, the gulf, and the roads that lead to the city from the surrounding hills.


Opening Time
    Monday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Friday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Saturday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sunday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM

Contacts
081 229 4404

Location
Via Tito Angelini, 20/A, 80129 Napoli NA, Italy

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