Hotels near Castel dell'Ovo
80132 Naples, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy
Naples's oldest castle sits on the tiny Megaride Island, joined to the seafront by a short causeway. Norman king Roger II started construction in 1140 on the foundation of a Roman villa that belonged to Lucullus. The name (Egg Castle) comes from a legend that Virgil hid a magic egg in the foundations - if it breaks, Naples will fall.
Entry to Castel dell'Ovo, the parapets, and the panoramic terrace is free, daily 9am to 7.30pm (4pm Sunday). The view spans the entire Bay of Naples from Vesuvius to Capri and is the city's best photo spot at sunset. The Borgo Marinari at the base - a tiny harbour of fishermen's houses turned into seafood restaurants - is pleasant for an aperitivo.
Pro Tip: Walk here from Piazza del Plebiscito along the Lungomare for the full seafront approach. The terrace gets crowded at sunset - go an hour earlier or 30 min before closing for empty parapets.
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