In Piazza Municipio across from the city hall it´s also known as Maschio Angioino (Angevin Keep, because it was built while Charles I of Anjou was king of Naples and Sicily). Built in 1279, its doughty crenellated towers and marble triumphal arch make it the most impressive of Naples’ four castles. These days it´s home to Naples´ museo civico, chronicling the history of the city. And by the way, right below it each morning a colourful Mercato dei Fiori (flower market) is held.

Read more in our post Naples: Beauty and Wrinkles in the Shadow of Vesuvius.


 Stephen Salomons