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Castel dell'Ovo
Castle4.6 · 36 140≈ 1 h 8 minFree entry906 m from the center
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The oldest standing fortification in Naples, commanding the islet of Megaride in the Gulf of Naples. According to medieval legend, the poet Virgil buried a magic egg in its foundations to protect the city from catastrophe. Built by the Normans in the 12th century, its stone ramparts offer breathtaking 360-degree vistas of Mount Vesuvius and the marina below.
Highlights
- Panoramic rampart views of Mount Vesuvius and the Bay
- Medieval legend of Virgil's magical protective egg
- Lively seaside causeway and Borgo Marinari fishing harbor
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