Naples, Castel del C…

Naples, Castel del Carmine (Sperone)
Image number
115002
Site(s) Depicted
Cataloger
Ronald Musto
Description
Castle and section of Aragonese wall.
Given Title
Castello del Carmine
Analysis
One of the few images of the castle. This photo postcard shows the remnants of the Castel del Carmine, shortly before its final demolition in 1906. Still visible are sections of the Aragonese wall facing the sea and one of the rounded Aragonese towers. In background rises the tower of Sta. Maria del Carmine.
Notes
Naples, Castel del Carmine. This was built as a tower under Charles III of Durazzo in 1382, expanded in 1386 under Louis of Anjou and again by Ferdinand I in 1484. It was nearly destroyed in a flood in 1456. It was demolished in 1906.
Period
  • 19th Century
  • 20th Century
Type
Photograph
View Type
Full View
Creation Date(s):
1890-1906
Inscription
Materials
Postcard
Measurements
Technique
Plate engraving Postcard
Collection
Repository #
Bibliography
Citation
Gaetano Fiorentino and Gennaro Matacena, (ed). Napoli in Posa, 1850–1910: Crepuscolo di una capitale. Electa (Naples). 1989.
pages
65
section
images