Tickets for Castel Sant'Elmo
⏱️ 24 hrNon-refundable🎫 PRINTED
Overview
Enjoy one of the best views of Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples from the Castel Sant'Elmo on Vomero hill, 250 meters above sea level.This medieval fortress is located on the old site of a church dedicated to St Erasmo (shortened to Elmo) and is also known as Belforte. It was the residence of King Charles d'Anjou, who renovated it in 1329.Partly built into the volcanic tufa rock, the castle has a museum and hosts art exhibitions, shows, concerts and conferences.
Highlights
- Discover a fourteenth-century fortress built into the tufa rock
- Explore the star-shaped fortification and its museum
- Enjoy magnificent views from the summit
- A great day out from the hot centre of Naples
What's included
Included
- Admission to Castel Sant'Elmo
Not included
- Audioguide
Meeting point
Castel Sant'Elmo
Via Tito Angelini 20, 80139 Naples
When
- Monday-Sunday 8.30am - 7.30pm (last admission at 6.30pm)
- Closed on Tuesdays and on 1 May and 25 December
Good to know
- Admission to the museum is free on the first Sunday of the month
- The price breakdown is as follows: Full price ticket €5 + €2 presale; Reduced ticket €2.50 + €2 presale; Free ticket (Special reduced) €0 + €2 presale
- In order to take advantage of the discount/free admission, you must present a valid identity document at the ticket office. Visitors who fail to meet this requirement will not be admitted to the site.
- How to get there:
- Montesanto Funicular Railway: MORGHEN station
- Chiaia Funicular Railway: PIAZZA AMEDEO station
- Metro: Line 1 - VANVITELLI station
- ANM Bus: Line V1 - PIAZZALE SAN MARTINO stop
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