Castello Aselmeyer

The Castello Aselmeyer, also known as Castello Grifeo, is a Neo-Gothic castle from the early 20th century in the Chiaia district of Naples. Designed by Lamont Young, the building on Corso Vittorio Emanuele was constructed in 1902 as a private residence and later sold to the banker Carlo Aselmeyer. Its architecture combines elements of English Gothic, such as ogee and pointed arches, with projecting towers that give the building a medieval look. Especially striking is the facade, which is entirely clad in rusticated stonework made of Vesuvian rock. Inside, by contrast, wood surfaces dominate the ceilings, walls, floors, and staircases. One of the most important examples of Neo-Gothic architecture in the city, the castle offers an impressive glimpse into Naples' historic architecture.