A fascinating journey between history, legends and art that offers students a unique opportunity to deepen their knowledge about the history of Naples and its castles. The guide will make this educational experience unforgettable.
We start the day at Castel Sant'Elmo, an imposing medieval fortress that offers a breathtaking panoramic view of Naples, the sea and the islands of the Gulf. The guide will accompany us along the corridors of the ramparts, through the picturesque Piazza d'Armi and the former prisons. During the visit, we will discover how the history of Naples is intertwined with contemporary art at the Museo del Novecento, where unique works tell the twentieth century. This contrast between the ancient and the modern will help us to understand the cultural evolution of the city. From Castel Sant'Elmo, we will take the suggestive funicular, one of the most important urban cable cars in the world. This experience will take us directly to the Maschio Angioino, also known as Castel Nuovo. Here, the guide will introduce us to the story and legends of the Angevin and Aragonese families, exploring the armory hall, the palatine chapel and the magnificent hall of the barons, The theatre of the most bloody conspiracy of the Neapolitan Middle Ages. Through these stories of kings, queens, intrigue and power, we will immerse ourselves in medieval and renaissance Naples. Our adventure continues at the Castel dell'Ovo, the oldest castle in Naples, located on the islet of Megaride. The guide will tell us about the legend of the egg of Virgil, which according to tradition protects the city and the castle. We will explore the architectural evolution of the castle through the ages and discover the millenary stratification of the city of Naples, kept inside. This will allow us to better understand how Naples has grown and changed over the centuries.
Duration: 2.30 hours approximately
