Castel Sant'Elmo

Castle

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Address: Via Tito Angelini, 22 80129 Naples Campania Italy
Phone: +39 081 229 4401
Website: http://www.polomusealenapoli.beniculturali.it

Castel Sant'Elmo is a medieval fortress located on Vomero Hill adjacent to the Certosa di San Martino, overlooking Naples, Italy. The name "Sant'Elmo" derives from a former 10th-century church dedicated to Sant'Erasmo, shortened to "Ermo" and ultimately altered to "Elmo". Located near the upper terminus of the Petraio, one of the city's earliest pedestrian connections between upper and lower Naple... (Wikipedia)

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Founded: 1537 Official Website: Visit