CASTLES

Lettere
		Medieval Castle The Castle of Lettere stands 340 meters above sea level and was constructed by workers from Amalfi in the 10 th century to defend the territory.  Still preserved from the original structure are the towers, of which three rest on the external wall.  From the interior, guests can admire a variety of preserved structures, such as ancient basins, a chapel and walls of various heights and thickness.
		info (+39)  081 8022711

Napoli
		Castle dell'Ovo  Framed by the borgo marinaro and the porticciolo di Santa Lucia, the Castle dell'Ovo is one of the city’s most famous symbols. The small island of Megaride, on which it stands, is the place where the Cuman landed in the VII century to found the city. During the Roman period, the luxurious villa of Lucio Licinio Lucullo was built, though it was later turned into a fortress. New towers and fortifications were ordered by Frederick II, who chose the castle as repository of his treasure. During the Spanish rule it was turned into a prison, and Tommaso Campanella, Carlo Poerio and Luigi Settembrini were committed here. Today it hosts art exhibitions and events. The tuff barrel terrace displays a view of the entire gulf of Naples.
		info (+39)  081 7954593

		Saint Elmo Castle A magnificent jewel of tufa (a variety of limestone), the castle is characterized by its 6-pointed star-shaped structure. Today, the enchanting walls of the castle house the Soprintendenza ai Beni artistici, the Biblioteca Bruno Molajoli and the new Museo del Novecento, as well as important events and shows.
		info (+39)  081 2294401

PALACES

Napoli
		Museo di Palazzo Reale  The museum is set in the 17th century palace built by the architect Domenico Fontana, who had the task of building a residence for the King of Spain.  Most of the ancient rooms are marvelously decorated and embellished with paintings, statues, hangings and antique furnishings. The 17th century art plays an important role in the decoration of the ceilings with frescoes of historical subjects that are still visible. Among the most suggestive rooms of the Palace are the Teatrino di Corte (Court small theatre), an 18th century work by Ferdinando Fuga, and the 17th century Cappella reale (Royal Chapel) that hosts the permanent exhibition “Sacred Art in the Palace.”
		info (+39)  081 400547 | www.palazzoreaenapoli.it

Caserta
		Complesso Monumentale Belvedere di San Leucio  The structure was originally constructed by Ferdinando di Borbone VI as a silk factory. Today, San Leucio is an example of Borbonic political reform. The most significant areas of the structure are the Appartamento Reale, the industrial archeology section that includes a display of antique work instruments, the silk museum, the gardens around the property and the weavers' house.
		info (+39)  0823 301817 | www.sanleucionline.it

		Reggia di Caserta  Realized by Luigi Vanvitelli for King Charles of Bourbon in 1752, the Royal Palace is characterized by a Majestic rectangular building with four courtyards connected by galleries and by a broad park with gardens, fountains, waterfalls and sculptures. The Palace includes 1200 rooms which include the royal residence, military housing and administrative offices.
		info (+39)  0823 448084 | www.reggiadicaserta.beniculturali.it