Discover Castel dell’Ovo

Last updated on October 2, 2026

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Checked against Wikipedia — The fortress is approximately 200 by 45 metres at its widest, and its causeway is a little over 100 metres long., Aragonese and early-sixteenth-century rebuilding lowered towers, thickened walls and introduced octagonal works suited to artillery, producing much of the present form. (October 2026).
Checked against Comune di Napoli — Coesione Napoli — The municipal conservation programme covers Ramaglietto, Sala delle Colonne, tuff curtain walls, the Norman ramp, paths, panoramic walks, the cannon platform, exhibition rooms and visitor services. (October 2026).

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