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

🌆🌄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.🌄🇮🇹

In the heart of Naples, you can easily visit attractions 1 through 5 as they are all conveniently located in the same vicinity. Public transportation like buses or the metro is a great way to get around. For attractions 6 through 9, follow the metro route, as there's a station called Toledo that is particularly famous for its stunning metro station. Attractions 7 through 9 are also situated along the same road. 1. **New Castle (Castel Nuovo)** - A historic castle that once served as the royal residence. 2. **Umberto I Gallery** - A grand shopping arcade reminiscent of Milan's Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. 3. **Teatro di San Carlo** - One of the oldest operating theaters in Europe, known for its rich history and performances. 4. **Piazza del Plebiscito** - A square that features the Royal Palace of Naples and a nearby church. 5. **Castel dell’Ovo** - A picturesque castle by the sea, offering views of Mount Vesuvius (currently not open to the public). 6. **Castel Sant’Elmo** - A perfect spot to watch the sunset and enjoy panoramic views of Naples. 7. **Piazza del Gesù Nuovo** - Home to the Church of Gesù Nuovo and Santa Chiara Convent, both of which are architectural gems. 8. **Duomo di Napoli** - The stunning Naples Cathedral, known for its impressive architecture and history. 9. **National Archaeological Museum of Naples (Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli)** - A museum that houses an extensive collection of sculptures, many of which are from Pompeii.

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