Baia Castle

Bacoli, Italy

The late 15th century Baia Castle was built by the  over ancient Roman ruins thought to be the summer residence of Julius Caesar. On the 29th September 1538 the great eruption, with devastating effects for all the Phlegraean Fieldsi, caused serious damage to the Castle of Baia too. The castle was restored and enlarged by the viceroy don Pedro Alvarez de Toledo.

Today, this cliffside Aragonese castle with sea views is home to the Archaeological Museum of Campi Flegrei.

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Address

Via Castello 39, Bacoli, Italy
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Details

Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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www.naplesldm.com

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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Ola Chica (10 months ago)
Nice castle, unfortunately a big part of it is under reconstruction. There's a museum with antique relics, available clean bathrooms, the staff is nice and polite. Beautiful view on the sea and nearby area.
Piotr Szymański (10 months ago)
Beautiful place with private beach. On site there is a bar and restaurant, the place is very quiet. ideal for a family visit.
Gaurav Chaudhari (13 months ago)
Aragonese Castle, is a castle built on a small tidal island east of Ischia (one of the Phlegraean Islands), at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples, Italy. The castle stands on a volcanic rocky islet that connects to the larger island of Ischia by a causeway (Ponte Aragonese). The castle is built on a small tidal island east of Ischia (one of the Phlegraean Islands), at the northern end of the Gulf of Naples, Italy. The castle stands on a volcanic rocky islet that connects to the larger island of Ischia by a causeway (Ponte Aragonese). It is accessed through a tunnel with large openings which let the light enter. Along the tunnel there is a small chapel consecrated to John Joseph of the Cross (Italian: San Giovan Giuseppe della Croce), the patron saint of the island. Outside the castle are the Church of the Immacolata and the Cathedral of Assunta. The first was built in 1737 on the location of a smaller chapel dedicated to Saint Francis, and closed after the suppression of Convents in 1806 as well as the nunnery of the Clarisses.
Pete Hemmings (2 years ago)
Beautiful castle on the coast. Undergoing some restoration when I visited. Houses the archaeological museum.. worth the entry even if just for the view from the tip of the castle.
I. E. (2 years ago)
Beautiful views of the area, imposing building. Nice collection of archeological artefacts found in the area. However, little history on the building itself and it has been completely renovated on the inside, so don't expect to walk into a historical looking castle/fortress. Still worthwile, however. As the views are fantastic!
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