Castel dell'Ovo in Naples

Proud and melancholic, cuddled by the waves, the Castel dell’Ovo (lit. Egg’s castle) rise on the ancient isle called Megaride. The legend on this mythical place are numerous: someone tells that the destiny of the city is strictly linked with an egg hidden in the underneath of this castle, someone else tells that the name of the city is inspired from Partenope, a mermaid landed at the isle dead. But we can’t forget about Nicolò, the man-fish who brought to the king precious stones that he found in the caves under the island. The street which brings on the top of the castle has suggestive glimpse, but the most beautiful point is the “Terrazza dei cannoni” (lit. guns terrace) from which you can admire a beautiful panorama on the Naples Gulf. All around there is the Mariner village of Naples, which has a very typical structure and a particular atmosphere: it was built to give to fishermen a place to stay, but throughout the centuries it became a place full of cafés, original restaurants and yacht club. This microcosms has a surprising beauty, but be aware that the prices, even just a coffee could cost you a fortune.

When: Monday to Friday 8 am – 7 pm; Public holidays 8 am – 2 pm
How to get here: By feet, it’s on the seashore, near via Caracciolo.