Naples Sights

Castel dell’Ovo

#77 of 349 things to do in Naples

#7001 of 49063 things to do in Europe

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  • Address
    • Borgo Marinaro
  • Transport
    • C25 to Via Partenope
  • Phone
    • 081 240 00 55
  • Price
    • admission free
  • Hours
    • 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, to 1pm Sat & Sun

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Lonely Planet review for Castel dell’Ovo

Marking the eastern end of the 2.5km lungomare (seafront), Castel dell’Ovo sits atop the rocky Borgo Marinaro. Naples’ oldest castle, it was built by the Normans in the 12th century and became a key fortress in the defence of Campania. According to myth, the castle owes its improbable name (Castle of the Egg) to Virgil, who was said to have buried an egg on the site where the castle now stands, warning that when the egg breaks, the castle (and Naples) will fall.

 

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