Carmine Castle, Medieval castle in Naples, Italy
Carmine Castle is a medieval fortress in Naples with two standing towers and fragments of defensive walls along Corso Garibaldi. The structure demonstrates the military construction style typical of that period.
The fortress was established in 1382 by Charles III of Durazzo to defend the city. Under Spanish viceroy Pedro Álvarez de Toledo, it underwent major modifications to improve its defensive capabilities.
The name comes from the nearby church of Santa Maria del Carmine, which gave the fortress its character. Today the visible remains serve as a reminder of medieval defense structures that shaped the city.
The ruins are visible from street level and easy to spot along a busy avenue. You can pass by and examine the structure from outside at any time.
The original structure was partially demolished in 1900 to make way for urban development and modernize the city. Only two towers survived this transformation and remain as evidence of the medieval past.
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