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About 19 miles away
A glamorous limestone island in the Bay of Naples, with its glowing sea cave.
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Castel dell'Ovo
The oldest castle in Naples, on a small island joined to the seafront, with views across the bay to Vesuvius.
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- Free
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- Via Eldorado 3, 80132 NaplesDirections
- Getting There
- A 10-minute walk from Piazza del Plebiscito.
Why Go
Legend says the poet Virgil hid a magic egg in its foundations, and that if it breaks, Naples will fall. Its terraces are free to walk, and the little harbor of Borgo Marinari below is lined with restaurants.
The seafront promenade, the Lungomare, runs from here toward Chiaia.
Nearby in Naples
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