The incredible museum Castel Nuovo (literally, ‘New Castle’), also known as Maschio Angioino, looks very medieval. The building is amazingly well preserved, it has sculptures, and paintings from the 15th century.
The castle was called “Nuovo” (new) to distinguish it from the oldest castles already existing in the city, Castel dell’Ovo and Castel Capuano. Built between 1279 and 1284 at the behest of Charles I of Anjou and therefore also known as Maschio Angioino, it was largely rebuilt by Alfonso I of Aragon between 1443 and 1450.
When I visited the castle, it surprised me by how well preserved everything was. It gives you a glimpse of what it was like to live in medieval times. Due to its strategic position, the castle has the characteristics of a royal residence and also those of a fortress.
The castle was designed around a trapezoidal plan with five towers. The courtyard area is made up of Catalan elements such as the arcade with lowered arches and the external staircase made of piperno stone. It was designed by the Majorcan architect, Guglielmo Sagrera.
Currently the castle complex is intended for cultural use and is, among other things, the seat of the Civic Museum. The museum is divided between a permanent collection, changing exhibitions and cultural initiatives.
It holds beautiful works of art. If you are into culture and art, and want to experience it, certainly this place is a must-see.
If you ever visit Italy you will realise how rich this place is in cultural sites and historical buildings. You could spend a lifetime exploring over there!
Impressive post as usual – the architecture and art are astounding.
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Thanks Linda!
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Great shots for a great castle!
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Sid
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Gracie! Thank you.
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Happy Easter!
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Sid
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Have a nice Easter! Ciao.
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Fascinating array of wonderful images of a beautiful castle!
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Thanks Peter!
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That place looks HUGE!
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Thanks a lot!
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Again you are treating us to wonderful images of extraordinary buildings of art. I do agree about Italy and its art and buildings. Again, as you know so many countries contain these wonders.
Continue your happy journey.
miriam
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Thank you Miriam!
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So much history it boggles my brain to imagine all thats gone before
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Wonderful as always. Thank you for sharing your impressions and great images. Happy Easter! 😉 Michael
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Happy Easter! Thank you.
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Very impressive 👍👍
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Oh! Thank you.
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Your welcome
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Nice castle, it looks very sturdy, but tiny windows which hardly let any light in.
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It looks a lot bigger in reality. Thank you!
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oi, meu amigo, no meu post de hoje há uma indicação para você. o meu abraço.
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Ola CHronos,
Muito obrigado pela indicação! Tudo de bom pra você, e um bom final de semana.
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um grande abraço, meu amigo. para você um feliz fim de semana, já domingo!
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Pra vc também! Abraço.
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Distinctive, for its trapezoidal design, this castle and its town would make for several days of happy exploration.
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Thanks you for the nice comment!
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Fascinating post; thanks for sharing.
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I’ve visited it years ago:)
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Beautiful Place! Did you like it? Thanks for stopping by.
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