Description
An incredible journey, among impenetrable castles and fortresses, ancient temples, submerged ruins, royal residences and villages perched on the mountains overlooking the sea.
The stages
From the Castel dell'Ovo to the Maschio Angiono, from the Macellum of Pozzuoli to the Archaeological Museum of the Campi Flegrei, from the Submerged Park of Baia to the Casina Vanvitelliana on Lake Fusaro, right up to the village of Terra Murata on the Island of Procida, this fascinating itinerary passes through some of the most evocative places in the Province of Naples. Sites full of stories, myths and legends, closely linked both to the archaic origin of Campania and to its development and supremacy as one of the most prosperous and influential regions of Europe.
Castel dell'Ovo
Duration: 1 hour
The primeval place of the city of Naples, with legendary ties to its very survival, Castel dell'Ovo has been, over the centuries, a royal residence and fortress, and is today a place of culture, in which to immerse yourself in the history and stories of the Neapolitan capital.
Show moreCastel Sant'Elmo
Duration: 2 hours
The first news relating to the imposing fortified structure, which dominates the city of Naples from above, dates back to 1275, when the fortress, referred to as "Belforte", was inhabited by the family of King Carlo of Anjou. Between 1537 and 1547 the castle was rebuilt on commission by the viceroy Don Pedro de Toledo and took the characteristic configuration with a six-pointed star system. It thus became one of the most modern fortresses of the time. The vast fortress square and the monumental stands offer an unforgettable view of the city and the entire gulf.
Show moreArchaeological Museum of the Campi Flegrei
Duration: 1 hour
The Archaeological Museum of the Campi Flegrei offers and protects an unparalleled heritage, an immense cultural capital that tells of the era in which Baia established itself in Roman society as a privileged place of idleness and rest for the patricians, who built numerous splendid villas in this area. Of particular interest, within the museum itinerary, is the Nymphaeum reconstruction, originally wanted by Emperor Claudius and today sunk to a depth of 7 metres below sea level due to bradyseism (a geological phenomenon).
Show moreTerra Murata
Duration: 2 hours
Perched on the highest point of the island of Procida, the fortified medieval village of Terra Murata offers a breathtaking view over the entire Gulf of Naples. A cult centre of the utmost historical value, immersed in peace.
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