Fortress · Naples, Campania
Castel dell'Ovo
Castel dell'Ovo
Castel dell'Ovo is a castle on the islet of Megaride on the Naples waterfront, joined to Via Partenope by a bridge.
Why go
Castel dell'Ovo stands on the tufa islet of Megaride on the Naples waterfront, joined by a bridge to Via Partenope, at Via Eldorado 3 by the Borgo Marinari. italia.it describes it as a fortress of Norman origin, and both italia.it and the Comune di Napoli repeat the legend that it is named after an egg the poet Virgil hid in its vaults. The Comune di Napoli, which takes requests to book the castle's halls, says on its page for the castle (last updated 12 August 2025, read 9 October 2026) that it is closed to the public until further notice for restoration works. italia.it's page still says the internal rooms can be visited subject to booking; the two sources disagree, and this record follows the city's notice.
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