Castel Sant'Elmo, Medieval fortress and museum in Vomero district, Naples, Italy
The hexagonal star-shaped fortress stands on Vomero Hill, featuring tuff stone walls and offering a complete view of Naples and Mount Vesuvius.
Spanish viceroy Don Pedro de Toledo transformed the original structure into a military fortress between 1537 and 1547, replacing an earlier fortification from 1329.
The fortress contains exhibition spaces dedicated to contemporary art, including the Novecento Museum displaying works from the twentieth century Naples art movement.
The castle operates daily from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, with entry tickets starting at 2.50 euros and guided tours explaining the underground tunnel network.
The castle maintains a permanent collection of Naples cityscapes through different artistic techniques, displayed along its extensive rampart walkways.
Location: Naples
Inception: 1537
Made from material: tuff
Address: Via Tito Angelini, 20/A 80129
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 08:30-18:30
Phone: +390812294449
Email: pm-cam.santelmo@beniculturali.it
Website: http://musei.campania.beniculturali.it
GPS coordinates: 40.84362,14.23933
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:39
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