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Go for: Castel Sant'Elmo tickets and Museo del Novecento with Pemcards Postcards
Duration: Flexible
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Go for: Combo tickets with San Martino Charterhouse & Museum
Duration: Flexible
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Go for: Artecards
Duration: 3 days with optional upgrade to 7 in the case of Artecard Campania
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There is no free cancelation; tickets once canceled cannot be rescheduled.
The fortress boasts a unique six-pointed star design, a notable feature of military architecture. Stroll around the castle's ramparts, and deep moats as you admire the design that made it difficult for attackers to mount a successful assault.
Discover the largest collections of 20th-century Italian artworks at the Museum of the '900 (Museo del Novecento). Behold contemporary, spatialism, and futurism styles of art spread across 4000 Neapolitan masterpieces. Standout works include Eugenio Viti's sensual La schiena, Raffaele Lippi's unnerving Le quattro giornate di Napoli, and Giuseppe Desiato's magnetic photograph Monumento.
Located on top of the Vomero Hill, Castel Sant’Elmo offers stunning panoramic views of the Neapolitan countryside and city, Capri islands, and Sorrento peninsula. On a clear day, expect sweeping views of Mount Vesuvius. The castle’s terrace is a perfect spot for picture-perfect photographs.
Check the schedule for ongoing cultural events and exhibitions. Castel Sant'Elmo is not just a static monument; it's a vibrant cultural hub, given the Museum of the 20th century has found a home within it. View art installations and attend performances and celebrations that enliven the fortress.
Closed: The museum is closed on Tuesdays. The castle is closed on December 25 and January 1.
Best Time to Visit: Visit in the morning or later in the afternoon during spring/fall for a more tranquil experience.
Address: Via Tito Angelini, 20/A, 80129 Napoli NA, Italy
Tickets to Castel Sant'Elmo start at €7, which includes access to the castle and the Museo del Novecento. Ticket prices vary with combo tickets and Artecards.
You can buy Castel Sant’Elmo tickets online. Alternatively, you can book tickets from the castle premises. However, you might have to face longer queues and risk tickets being sold out.
No, unfortunately, Castel Sant’Elmo tickets once purchased cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
European Community individuals aged 18-25 receive reduced entry, while children under 18 from both EU and non-EU countries enter for free. Italian permanent teachers, EU tour guides, students in relevant disciplines, and specified groups can enter free with a valid ID.
Standard tickets include access to the castle and the Museo del Novecento. Ticket upgrades include combos with San Martino Charterhouse. If you want to explore Naples and the Campania regions further, consider purchasing the Artecards.
The best time to visit Castel Sant’Elmo is during the early hours of the opening time. During this time, the weather is better and the place is less crowded, offering you the time and space to explore the military fortress in your own time.
It can take between 3-4 hours to fully explore the castle and museum, for there's lots to see and walk through. However, if you're keen to see just the castle, you can finish your tour in under 2 hours.