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]]>This lavishly decorated church was formed in the 16th century when two adjacent female cemeteries were united. Note that the church can only be accessed with a reservation.
Technically, the Castle of Baia is located about 15 miles outside of Naples, but if you have the chance it’s definitely worth seeing. Originally built to defend in the 15th century by the Aragonese, the castle now displays local archeological treasures from the Volcanic Campi Flegrei.
Since the 17th century, thousands of anonymous remains, many of the plague victims, were laid to rest in Fontanelle Cemetery, which consists of a system of volcanic caves. The cemetery was closed in 1969 and is now open for visitors.
Overlooking the sea, this now-eerie villa was built in the 17th century for Anna Carafa, the princess of Stigliano by her husband Ramiro Guzman. The palace isn’t open to the public, but after learning some of the local folklore surrounding it, you’ll be intrigued to take a look.
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]]>This lavishly decorated church was formed in the 16th century when two adjacent female cemeteries were united. Note that the church can only be accessed with a reservation.
Technically, the Castle of Baia is located about 15 miles outside of Naples, but if you have the chance it’s definitely worth seeing. Originally built to defend in the 15th century by the Aragonese, the castle now displays local archeological treasures from the Volcanic Campi Flegrei.
Since the 17th century, thousands of anonymous remains, many of the plague victims, were laid to rest in Fontanelle Cemetery, which consists of a system of volcanic caves. The cemetery was closed in 1969 and is now open for visitors.
Overlooking the sea, this now-eerie villa was built in the 17th century for Anna Carafa, the princess of Stigliano by her husband Ramiro Guzman. The palace isn’t open to the public, but after learning some of the local folklore surrounding it, you’ll be intrigued to take a look.
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