[2025 Naples Attraction] Travel Guide for Castel Sant'Elmo (Updated May)

🇮🇹 Naples not only has the blazing sun and romantic sea views, but also a deep history and rich culture. Recommended places to visit 📷 📍Naples The largest city in southern Italy, the capital of the Campania region and the province of Naples, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC, is one of the most famous scenic spots in the Mediterranean. 📍Pompeii Located in the Campania region near Naples, Italy, the city was buried under volcanic ash when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, and was not rediscovered until the 18th century. 📍Napoli Sotterranea Originally built by the Greeks in the 4th century BC, it was initially used as a reservoir and quarry. Located 40 meters underground, it is made up of various ancient aqueducts, reservoirs, and caves, and is very large and well-connected. 📍Teatro di San Carlo With a history of over 300 years, the Teatro di San Carlo is the oldest opera house in Europe, with a particularly ornate interior. 📍Museo Archeologico Nazionale Located in the center of Naples, it was founded in the 19th century and houses a large collection of artifacts from ancient cities such as Pompeii and Herculaneum, as well as over 300,000 exquisite artifacts from ancient Rome, Egypt, Greece, and modern times, and 150,000 coins. 📍Spaccanapoli The main street of Naples in ancient Roman times, it still retains many historical sites, such as the Church of San Gregorio Armeno, the Church of San Domenico Maggiore, and more. 📍Toledo Metro Station The most beautiful metro station in Naples, with a dreamy starry sky ceiling, it has been rated as the most beautiful metro station in Europe. 📍Newcastle A landmark building in Naples, an ancient castle, you can climb the tower to overlook the city and the bay. 📍Castel dell'Ovo The legendary "magic egg" site, an ancient castle offering magnificent bay views and historical exhibitions. 📍Sant'Elmo A tourist attraction converted from an ancient prison on a hilltop, you can overlook the entire Naples and see the entire coastline. 📍Umberto I Gallery A large shopping arcade with a magnificent interior, it is a great place for shopping, dining, and leisure. 📍Mount Vesuvius The only active volcano in Europe, you can hike to the crater and enjoy the spectacular views. 🍽️ Food recommendations: 🍕Pizza The birthplace of pizza, you must try the local pizza, which is different from other places, with a rich and intense flavor. 🍤Octopus salad Fresh octopus from the southern seas is cooked and then mixed with diced potatoes, parsley, pepper, and olive oil. 🥟Sfogliatella A southern specialty snack, made by wrapping flour and then frying it in oil, the crispy crust gives a pleasant texture, and the fresh jam inside is delicious.

Naples was the first stop for our mother and son pair 2 weeks trip to Italy. We were only spending 2 days here before we went to Rome, so it was quite a packed itinerary. Our B&B, DomisCarmela was located at the heart of the Spanish Quarters, and took a 20mins transfer from the airport to the place. There was a bit of apprehension about Naples, from friends and online talking about the cleanliness and crime of the city. The city however, was actually quite clean, and we felt generally safe there. The streets were quite quiet and there wasn't much people in the morning, but when afternoon came, the streets were very crowded. Everywhere we wanted to go was quite accessible, and we walked to majority of the sites, with an exception to Castel Sant Elmo where we had to take a funicular up and down from the city. We spent the whole day walking around, taking in the lovely culture of the streets, visiting world class museums and having delicious local food. We even went for a tour of the underground network underneath Naples, which was well documented and explained by our local guide. Overall, it was a great start and exposure to our Italy trip, and I recommend naples to anyone thinking of coming. We could have spend 1-2 more days so as to enjoy the place even more, but we felt that it was enough. Off the Rome next! #naples #travel #italy

#springwander San Telmo Castle, a mediaeval ancient castle standing on the hill of Vomero. It was built as a fortress in the 14th century by Robert I of the Anju family of the Sicilian royal family, and was renovated into its present heavy appearance over 10 years from 1537. It was used as a military prison from the early 1900s to the 1970s, and is now open to the public as a museum. It is characterised by a long star-shaped structure, and there is also a small church in the square at the top of the castle.

Here are some viewpoints in Naples, Italy. From Castel Sant'Elmo, you can see the entire city of Naples in 360°. When you see this view, you can understand the meaning of the words "See Naples and then die." It takes about 15 minutes from the entrance to the top of the castle, and it's fun to climb inside the castle to get to the roof of the castle. You can also take a cable car to the castle. The entrance fee is 5 euros. 📍Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/u7YbsdUms6z8ECLdA #0yentripFebruary2025#Italy #Naples

🌆🌄Naples is a magical place with a history of over 2,500 years. Although it looks a little run-down, it hides many hidden gems.🏰🌟 🏰🌟The Certosa di San Martino and Castel Sant'Elmo occupy the entire Vomero Hill and are one of the hidden gems of Naples. Although they don't look beautiful, they are definitely worth a visit.🌋🌆 📸🌅Take the metro Line 1 to Vantitelli Station, then walk a short distance to the top of the hill. The monastery has beautiful churches, courtyards, cloisters, and rooms to explore. Then go to the castle next door. After visiting the interior, there is a large courtyard terrace outside where you can overlook the entire city of Naples. Climb to the top of the castle at sunset to enjoy the sunset and the beautiful night view of Naples, one of the world's top three night views.📸🌅 🌄🇮🇹Naples is a complex ancient city with many hidden gems. The Certosa di San Martino and Castel Sant'Elmo on top of Vomero Hill are one of them.🌄🇮🇹

South Italy, from Rome, Naples to Sicily, is worth savoring and exploring deeply. Naples, Napoli, is located in the Campania region, about a 2-3 hour drive from Rome. The seaside of Naples features the Castel dell’Ovo and Castel Nuovo. Why are the Chinese translations of 'Egg Castle' and 'New Castle' so interesting? Napoli does indeed have a bit of a Southern California vibe, thanks to the Mediterranean climate. Why do the wealthy generally love the Mediterranean climate for holiday destinations? Next to Castel Santelmo, there is a viewpoint where you can overlook Naples, with the distant snow-capped mountains🏔️ and the clear view of the port⚓️ docks. Rented a Citroën C3, which is compact and nimble, very nice to drive, except for a bit less stability on the highway. Gasoline in Europe⛽️ is really expensive, 40 euros for only 20 liters.

We went there before sunset and we got to see this beautiful scenery. This is one of the best attraction in Napoli for sure.

Castel Sant’Elmo is located in the city of Naples, province of Campania, in the country of Italy. The Castel towers over the city on a hill and it is large, walkable, and quite old as expected for a historic monument. From this location, you can see most of all of the city of Naples and it is beautiful to be able to see Mount Vesuvius from this hilltop as well as the water. There are plenty of Coffee Bars, stores, and restaurants around the Castel so don’t worry about being able to eat or buy something to boost your energy when walking through this huge Castel. I would easily recommend this location and if you happen to be in Naples, please visit! #italy #europe #passionpassport #naples