Castel Nuovo, better known as Maschio Angioino is located in Naples and it’s an ancient castle, constructed in the 13th century. The castle is made with sandstone and exudes Gothic style architecture. It offers a mesmerizing view of the surrounding. You will love its magnificent interiors, which are decorated with ancient paintings and sculptures.
Originally, the fortress act as the royal house of the Angioin royalty. It was then referred to as Castrum novum in order to differentiate it from the other existing castles. However, King Charles never lived in this castle.
It is a must-visit attraction in case you are vacationing in Naples. Each part and the dungeon of this majestic castle have its own unique story. So, you will have an exhilarating time while exploring this ancient fortress. It has a fascinating history while the atmosphere will leave you excited.
How to get there:
By subway
Get down at the stop 1 Line Town Hall
By car
Come to Ring Road from the highway; take the exit for Centro-Porto. Drive via Marina till you reach Piazza Municipio
By bus
Take a Piazza Vittoria1 tram and get down at Piazza Municipio
Board a bus from Piazza Garibaldi R2 route and get down at Piazza MunicipioB
By train
Come to the railway station called Piazza Garibaldi and proceed to the 1 Line subway. After that, get off at a stop Toledo. Alternatively, take an R2 bus from Piazza Garibaldi and get off at Piazza Municipio
Ticket prices
Free for under 18-year-old residents of the European Union.
Reduced ticket: € 3,00
Full ticket: € 6,00
Opening hours
Mon-Sat: 9:00am – 7:00pm
Closed on Sundays
Ticket counters close an hour earlier.
Official website
http://www.comune.napoli.it/flex/cm/pages/ServeBLOB.php/L/EN/IDPagina/1372