Castello Nuovo Again

I went back to the Castello Nuovo again this morning, but this time paid the entry fee to see the museum part on the inside. It was full of wonderful things, including the original bronze doors from the mid-fifteenth century (today replicas take their place in the front of the castle). The big surprises were the frescoes and sculptures in the Cappella Palatina, the Palace Chapel, which is as big as many churches. There were frescoes from the 14th and 15th centuries. Many were partial, but they’d been cleaned and conserved. I also took the wonderful funicular to the Piazza Fugo. Funiculars are not just a tourist thing in Naples, there are several of them and they play an important role in the city’s public transport system. It was fun and something I didn’t expect. Another great day in Naples.