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Review:
Castel Sant'Elmo is an imposing medieval fortress that sits high on top of a hill overlooking Naples. Named for St. Erasmus, the church it once was, it was made into a castle by Robert of Anjou in 1349, and into a fortress by Don Pedro de Toledo in 1538. In the 1970s it became a prison for Italy’s military. Today, it’s known for the Museo del Novecento, the contemporary Neapolitan art museum located there, and for its extraordinary panoramic views. Visitors to the museum will experience a collection of sculptures, paintings, and installations that reflect Naples’s contemporary art scene.
Via Tito Angelini, 20, Napoli, Italy, Phone: +39-06-39-96-70-50
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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