Castel Nuovo
castle, Naples, Italy
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The Castel Nuovo, also known as the Maschio Angioino, is a historic castle in Naples, Italy. It was founded in 1279 by Charles I of Naples and completed in 1282. The castle served as a royal court, welcoming notable figures like Petrarch and Boccaccio during the 14th century. It was later embellished by Alfonso V of Aragon, whose triumphal entry is depicted in Renaissance sculptures over the west entrance. Today, the Castel Nuovo houses municipal bodies and an institute of Neapolitan history with a significant library.12
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