December 18, 2024

So many things to see and do, along with great sunset views!

Lunch view in San Ferdinando

“I like to dress up in a tailored suit from time to time, and there’s a tailor I go to in Naples who’s fantastic. But if I told anyone his name, I’d have to kill them.

 -Hugh Jackman

Castle dell’ovo

  • The Egg Castle in English, the name comes from a legend about the Roman poet Virgil, who had a reputation in the Middle Ages as a great sorcerer and predictor of the future. In the legend, Virgil put a magical egg into the foundations to support the fortifications. Had this egg been broken, the castle would have been destroyed and a series of disastrous events for Naples would have followed. Luckily for us it’s ok
  • Great views from either side of the castle and photo opportunities
  • Inside the castle there lots of things to see, when we were there, they had an art exhibition

Piazza del Plebiscito

  • On the west side (picture above ) is the striking basilica di san Francesco di Paolo, built on the model of the Pantheon in Rome
  • On the other side is the Royal Palace. On the outside of the palace are insets of either statues of the most famous kings of Naples

Via San Gregorio Armeno -Christmas Alley

  • It’s not just for Christmas, there are shopping opportunities all over, to purchase artisan wears
  • There are workshops lining the streets all creating nativity scenes and statues

Fontana del Gigante (Fountain of the giant)

  • On a picturesque stroll along the coast you come across the Fontana del Gigante
  • It was designed in the 17th century by Michelangelo Naccherino and Pietro Bernini for the Royal Palace of Naples, where it stood near a colossal ancient statue, and thereby gained its name. Moved in 1905 to its present position along from the egg castle.

Castel Sant’Elmo

  • This structure dominates the skyline over Naples,Castel Sant’Elmo dates to a 14th century fortress built by the Angevins
  • Most visitors go for the 360 views of Naples city and harbour

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