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Castel Sant'Elmo

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  • Castel Sant'Elmo overlooking the Gulf of Naples
    Castel Sant'Elmo overlooking the Gulf of Naples
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Medieval fortress overlooking the city of Naples from the Vomero hill

Erected in the 13th century on the site of a former church dedicated to Saint Erasmus (hence Eramo, Ermo and then Elmo), Castel Sant'Elmo has a long history of sieges and was repeatedly converted into a prison. It is the largest castle in Naples and from its elevated position it offers a panoramic view of the city, Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. Today the castle houses the Museo Napoli Novecento 1910-1980, which exhibits the works of more than 170 Neapolitan (or city-related) artists of the 20th century, some temporary exhibitions and various events.

Opening times

open today
Monday08:30–19:00
Tuesday08:30–19:00
Wednesday08:30–19:00
Thursday08:30–19:00
Friday08:30–19:00
Saturday08:30–19:00
Sunday08:30–19:00

Price:

Full price: € 5.00

Reduced price: € 2,00

Public transport

  • with the Montesanto Funicular, stop Morghen, then continue on foot

  • with the Funicolare di Chiaia, stop Cimarosa, then continue on foot

  • with the Funicular Centrale, Piazza Fuga stop, then continue on foot

  • by metro (line 1), Vanvitelli stop, then on foot

  • by ANM bus (line V1), Piazzale San Martino stop, then continue on foot

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Coordinates

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40.843695, 14.239249
DMS
40°50'37.3"N 14°14'21.3"E
UTM
33T 435868 4521684
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recommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 1.2 km
Duration 0:30 h
Ascent 2 m
Descent 167 m

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Distance 8.2 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 201 m
Descent 201 m

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Duration 1:30 h
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