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03-Sep-2025 07 am

In central Naples, Campania, Italy, in front of the city hall and Piazza Municipio, stands Castel Nuovo, also known as Maschio Angioino, a medieval fortress. First constructed in 1279, the castle is one of the most notable architectural attractions of the city due to its picturesque setting and massive size. Up until 1815, it served as the royal residence for the kings of Spain, Aragon, and Naples. The civic museum, which is part of the complex, has the first and second floor museum walkways as well as the Palatine Chapel. Charles I of Anjou took the effort to build the original core of the estate, which has been partially revealed through restoration and archaeological digs. Charles took the crown of Sicily in 1266 after fighting the Hohenstaufens, and he relocated the capital from Palermo to Naples. Due to the existence of an external monarchy, town layout of Naples was centered on the royal power, creating a different urban core that was surrounded by the port and the two principal adjacent castles. Frederick II, the Holy Roman Emperor, had already demonstrated this connection between the royal court and town planning in the 13th century by focusing more on castles while ignoring the city walls in the Swabian legislation. The Anjevins added the main castle, Castel Nuovo, to the two already-existing ones. It was more than just a fortification; it was his magnificent palace. Up until that point, the Castel Capuano served as the royal house of Naples. However, the monarch desired to construct a new castle close to the sea because the Norman ancient structure was deemed unsuitable for the role. Considering the construction methods of the time and the overall size of the project, the construction of Castrum Novum, which was designed by French architect Pierre de Chaulnes, began in 1279 and was completed in just three years. The monarch, however, never resided there. After the War of the Sicilian Vespers, this cost to the House of Anjou the crown of Sicily and was overthrown by Peter III of Aragon, and other events. The new palace was unused until 1285, the year Charles I died. #History #Architecture #Castles

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