About Castel Capuano
Castel Capuano is the oldest surviving castle complex in Naples and marks the end of Via dei Tribunali. Its name comes from the neighboring Porta Capuana. The original structure dates to the twelfth century and was later expanded by Charles of Anjou. From 1484 the building served as a royal residence before being converted into a courthouse in the sixteenth century. It kept that function into the twenty-first century, and today it is used by a training school for judges and prosecutors. In the well-preserved courtyard, you can admire the medieval structures. The Cappella Sommaria in particular stands out with its rich stucco decoration and frescoes from the early period.
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- Category
- Sight › Castles
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- Address
- Piazza Enrico de Nicola, 74
80139 Naples, Italy - District
- Municipalità 4
- Phone
- +39081269416
- Website
- www.museionline.info
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- Coordinates
- 40.85353° N · 14.26394° E
- Data quality
- confidence 0.99
- Identifier
- ID 9353db7c-a3b…
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The Old Town on Foot: From the Decumano to Pizzofalcone →Location & surroundings
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quick answersWhat is Castel Capuano in Naples?
Castel Capuano is the oldest surviving castle complex in Naples, Italy. It marks the end of Via dei Tribunali and stands at Piazza Enrico de Nicola, 74, in Municipalità 4. The castle takes its name from the neighboring Porta Capuana.
What is the history of Castel Capuano?
Over the centuries, Castel Capuano in Naples has served as a castle, a royal residence, and a courthouse. The original structure dates from the twelfth century and was later expanded by Charles of Anjou. From 1484 the building served as a royal residence; in the sixteenth century it was converted into a courthouse and remained one until the twenty-first century. Today, a school for judges and prosecutors uses Castel Capuano.
What can you see at Castel Capuano?
At Castel Capuano in Naples, you can see above all the well-preserved medieval structures in the courtyard. One highlight is the Cappella Sommaria, with its rich stucco decoration and frescoes from the early period.
What can you see around Castel Capuano?
Around Castel Capuano in Naples, several museums and art venues are within walking distance. Just about 101 meters away is the Fondazione Made in Cloister for contemporary art, followed by Il Cartastorie after about 114 meters and the Museo della Medicina after about 153 meters. Also nearby are the Sala del Lazzaretto (about 166 meters), the Museo delle Arti Sanitarie e Farmacia Storica degli Incurabili (about 183 meters), and the Pio Monte della Misericordia art museum (about 348 meters).
Are there restaurants and tours near Castel Capuano?
Yes, you'll find plenty of restaurants around Castel Capuano in Naples, and the castle is part of a city tour. travelguide195 lists about 154 restaurants within 500 meters. Castel Capuano is also included in the tour "Old Town on Foot: From the Decumano to Pizzofalcone."
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The second most ancient castle of Naples after Castel dell'Ovo, built in 12th century by the Normans over a necropolis for use as a royal palace. It was then used as a residence for distinguished visitors such as Francesco Petrarca, and also as site for royal weddings and ceremonies. In 1503 it became the seat of city's courthouse for almost half a millennium, until the year 1995. Its name derives from its proximity to the road that led to Capua.
Source: Wikivoyage, „Naples“ · authors per page history · CC BY-SA 4.0 · as of 6/21/2018