Castel dell'Ovo Audio Guide
Explore Castel dell'Ovo with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Castel dell'Ovo is a historic seaside castle located on the islet of Megaride in Naples, Italy. It is the oldest standing fortification in Naples and a prominent landmark.
What you will hear
The Causeway to Megaride Islet
Establishes the entrance experience and the site's origin as the birthplace of Naples. Uses images of the bridge and approach path.
Megaride Islet
This castle is quite literally part of the earth it stands on, anchored into ancient volcanic rock.
The Main Gate and Norman Walls
Covers the medieval military identity of the castle. Focuses on the massive facade and tower architecture.
The Norman Tower
Medieval ingenuity meets Renaissance military science in these distinctively shaped defensive towers.
Vaulted Passages and State Prisons
Highlights the castle's role as a prison for high-profile captives like Corradino of Swabia. Focuses on the dark, vaulted interiors.
The Imperial Prison
In 476 AD, the last Western Roman Emperor was brought to this very islet to live out his final days in exile.
Aragonese Ramparts and Defense
Focuses on the 16th-century redesign that modernized the castle for artillery warfare. Shows the massive defensive walls.
The City Viewpoint
From these ancient walls, you can see how a two-thousand-year-old settlement grew into the modern city of Naples.
The Artillery Terrace
Explores the castle's military function with a focus on the surviving cannons used to defend the harbor.
The Artillery Terrace
The cannons here were once used not just to protect the harbor, but to silence a rebelling city.
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