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VISITITALY WHAT TO SEE CASTLES, PALACES AND MANSIONS CAMPANIA FLEGREI FIELDS NAPLES

Castles of Naples, palaces and mansions

Visititaly recommends the most important castles, palaces and noble residences of Naples and surrounding area, the proposals consider a maximum distance of about 30 km from the town. In the territory around Naples a dense network of manors built in strategic positions branches off and dominate the surrounding valleys, some can be visited, others still used as private homes, and still others are ruins bearing witness to a glorious past. To visit the castles, fortresses and all places related to culture that characterize Naples, to receive detailed information on opening hours, ticket costs and any guided tours, please consult the official website of the building. If you have visited a castle and wouldlike to share your experience with others, please report it here!

Castles, palaces and mansions

Reggia di Portici

The Royal Palace of Portici was built between 1738 and 1742, at the behest of Charles III of Bourbon. The palace also became the seat of the Herculanense Museum, where the finds of Herculaneum are located, today kept in the National Archaeological Museum. The structure consists of two wings that connect from a large courtyard. In the building there are also many decorations, mosaics and columns, which were found during the excavations of Herculaneum.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Colonna di Stigliano

This building is located in the heart of the city of Naples. It was built at the end of the 16th century by Giovanni Zevallos. At the end of the 19th century, the building was purchased by the Banca Commerciale Italiana. The renovation was done by the architect Platania, and since 1898 the building continues to act as a bank office. The building and the original courtyard are built in Art Nouveau style. Of great interest, is the staircase of honor, where the neoclassical decorations of the great painters are located.

Castles, palaces and mansions

Palazzo Como

Palazzo Como was built in 400. At its origins, the palace in 1292, was owned by the vicar of Charles II of Anjou, Riccardo Como d'Albignano. In 1454 it was enlarged by Giovanni and Fabio Como. Next to the building, a garden was purchased and the Aragonese coat of arms was added by the Como, for gratitude and recognition. Today it is home to the Gaetano Filangieri Civic Museum. Inside there are paintings, sculptures, relevant collections of art and, moreover, weapons, majolica, porcelain, books, archival documents.

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