Timeline
08:30
Walk through the Piazza del Municipio to see Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino) in the morning light. The castle’s stone facade is best appreciated before the crowds arrive. Check the castle hours for any unexpected closures.
08:55
Walk six minutes to Pasticceria Poppella for a traditional Neapolitan pastry. Their selection of local sweets is excellent, and the shop opens early, making it a perfect stop before it gets busy.
09:15
Head three minutes north to Teatro Mercadante. Admire the exterior of this historic theatre, which sits on the same piazza as the castle. It is a quick, elegant pause to round out your morning.
Local tip
Pasticceria Poppella is open from 07:30 on weekdays and weekends, so you can catch it early. Castel Nuovo opens at 08:30, aligning perfectly with a relaxed morning start.
Check before you go
- Castel Nuovo is open Mo-Sa 08:30-19:00.
- Pasticceria Poppella is open Tu-Fr,Su 07:30-20:30 and Sa 07:30-21:00.
Worth knowing
- Pasticceria Poppella is open at 08:55 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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