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Naples. Campania. Italy. View of the impressive facade of the Castel Nuovo, distinguished by a trio of battle towers at its front, which is one of Naples most famous structures. The castle is better known as Maschio Angioino, derived from the name Charles of Anjou, who built the impressive fortress at the end of the thirteenth century. Between two of the towers, is the ornate white Triumphal Arch, added in 1467 to commemorate the entry of King Alfonso I of Aragon into Naples in 1443....
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Naples. Campania. Italy. View of the impressive facade of the Castel Nuovo, distinguished by a trio of battle towers at its front, which is one of Naples most famous structures. The castle is better known as Maschio Angioino, derived from the name Charles of Anjou, who built the impressive fortress at the end of the thirteenth century. Between two of the towers, is the ornate white Triumphal Arch, added in 1467 to commemorate the entry of King Alfonso I of Aragon into Naples in 1443. Designed by Francesco Laurana, the Arch is one of the most beautiful works of the Neapolitan renaissance. Lying in the shadow of Mount Vesuvius and rising a like a mythical siren from its half moon bay, Naples, capital of the southern Italian region of Campania is Italy's third largest city and was founded by ancient Greek colonists between the Seventh and Sixth Centuries BC. Many conquerors over time have left their indelible legacy on Naples and its people and it is perhaps the most culturally rewarding and fascinating city in Italy.
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