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Castle · Napoli (NA)

Castel dell'Ovo

  • Not to be missed
  • Visit: about 1 h 45 min
Castel dell'Ovo
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The oldest castle in Naples, on the islet of Megaride between Santa Lucia and the Borgo Marinari.

The castle stands on the islet of Megaride, where tradition says the first Naples was born. Legend has it that Virgil hid a magic egg here: if it were ever to break, the castle and the city would fall.You cross the bridge from the seafront and climb up to the terraces, with a beautiful view over the gulf and Vesuvius. At the foot of the castle lies the Borgo Marinari, with its small harbour.

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