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Castel Capuano

The second most ancient castle of Naples after Castel dell'Ovo, built in 12th century by the Normans over a necropolis for use as a royal palace. It was then used as a residence for distinguished visitors such as Francesco Petrarca, and also as site for royal weddings and ceremonies. In 1503 it became the seat of city's courthouse for almost half a millennium, until the year 1995. Its name derives from its proximity to the road that led to Capua.

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Address: Piazza Enrico de Nicola, 2
Hours: Closed · opens 9 am tomorrow
Weekly hours
Mon 9 am–6:30 pm
Tue 9 am–6:30 pm
Wed 9 am–6:30 pm
Thu 9 am–6:30 pm
Fri 9 am–6:30 pm
Sat 9 am–6:30 pm
Sun 9 am–6:30 pm

Mon	9 am–6:30 pm
Tue	9 am–6:30 pm
Wed	9 am–6:30 pm
Thu	9 am–6:30 pm
Fri	9 am–6:30 pm
Sat	9 am–6:30 pm
Sun	9 am–6:30 pm

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Porta Capuana
Ancient city gate built in 1484, during the Aragonese rule, it represents one of the few visible remains of the medieval walls of Naples. It consists of an arch of white marble decorated with various bas-reliefs, between two impressing cylindrical towers made of igneous rock. During the first half of 20th century the square around the gate was a meeting point for artists and intellectuals.
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Pizzeria Trianon
The pizzas are less soupy and with crispier crusts.
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L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
Pizza Margherita with a crust which is both thin and chewy. There is usually a queue. Get a numbered ticket from the waiter at the door when you arrive, then wait outside for your number to be called. The pizzas are cooked quickly, and they expect you to vacate seats just as quickly. Offers one type of beer, and a few kinds of soft drinks. You can also order pizzas to take away, in a first-come first-served queue.
Open now · closes 10:30 pm€6-7 for pizza and soft drink
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Naples Cathedral
Duomo di Napoli, Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta or Cattedrale di San Gennaro
Built in the 18th century, it is the main church of Naples. It is widely known as the Cattedrale di San Gennaro, in honour of Saint Januarius, the city's patron saint. It was built on the foundations of two palaeo-Christian basilicas, whose traces can still be clearly seen. Underneath the building, excavations have revealed Greek and Roman artifacts. The Cathedral is famous for Miracle of the Blood, a recurring miracle taking place on the first Saturday of May and September 19th every year. During the ritual an ampule containing the old dried out blood of Saint Januarius is brought out and stirred; and miraculously liquefies. According to legend, disaster will befall Naples if the blood fails to liquefy. Service times can be found on the cathedral website; for the miracle, you must get there about 90 minutes early to be assured a seat. The Royal Chapel of the Treasure of St. Januarius next to the cathedral holds the extensive treasure and can be visited for 14€ from 9:30-18:00 o'clock.