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The Castel Nuovo, at Naples, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The Castel Nuovo, at Naples, 1857....one of the most interesting relics of mediaeval architecture in Naples. It was built, or begun, in the thirteenth century, by Charles I. who was tired of his residence in the Castel Capuano, now the prisons of the Vicaria. A convent of Franciscan friars once stood on the site of the castle; but the walls of the monastery were dismantled in 1284, and replaced by the more warlike walls of the castle. From that time it has borne the name of the Castel Nuovo. It has five principal towers, which are now inclosed within the castle. The strong outer works were built under Alphonso II. about the middle of the fifteenth century...within or about its precincts are included the Military Armoury, the Arsenal for Artillery, the Royal Foundry, and the Marine Arsenal'. From "Illustrated London News", 1857
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The Castel Nuovo, a captivating relic of medieval architecture in Naples, Italy, as depicted in this 1857 wood engraving from the Illustrated London News. This fortress, begun in the thirteenth century by Charles I, served as a respite from his previous residence in the Castel Capuano, now the Vicaria prisons. The site once housed a convent of Franciscan friars, but their walls were dismantled in 1284, making way for the more formidable walls of the castle. The name Castel Nuovo, or New Castle, was adopted thereafter. The castle's five principal towers, now enclosed within its walls, were fortified under Alphonso II in the fifteenth century. Within its precincts, there were the Military Armoury, the Arsenal for Artillery, the Royal Foundry, and the Marine Arsenal. This impressive fortress, with its rich history, stands as a testament to Naples' past, attracting tourists and history enthusiasts alike. The black and white wood engraving showcases the exterior of the castle, with its towering walls and towers, set against the backdrop of the bustling streets of Naples. The image, taken from the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 19th century and the charm of Italy's historic sites.
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