The unprecedented archaeological path of the Maschio Angioino in Naples, to discover the subsoil where the Roman port was discovered!
“La linea del tempo” is the original archaeological itinerary which will take place in Maschio Angioino - Castel Nuovo in Naples that, starting from the 15 April 2017 and for every Saturday and Sunday subsequent, it will open to the public.
It is the project edited by the association Timeline Naples that has set itself the goal of allowing all visitors to the Castle to get to know the rich heritage of Naples, discovering in first person the history of the Neapolitan city.
It will be very interesting, with many stages that we explain below in detail.
The archaeological route La Linea del Tempo
This itinerary will allow you to take part, in the company of a guide, to a real one time travel, discovering the multiple phases that have characterized the history of the site starting from the vestiges of the Roman Neapolis, crossing then theHigh Middle age, until reaching the 13th century Angevin construction of the Castel Nuovo and the 15th century Aragonese rebuilding.
Equipped with a helmet and a torch, you will explore thearcheological area, located below the Armory Room, which also houses one of the geological sections best preserved in the city and is characterized by the superimposition of pyroclastic deposits resulting from the eruptions of Vesuvius and Campi Flegrei. Afterwards, it will be possible to follow the Torre del Beverello ravine and become aware of the defense methods introduced by the Aragonese to repel enemy attacks.
Finally, we will reach the panoramic terrace of the northern curtain of the Castle that directly overlooks the construction sites of the Metro 1 line di Piazza Municipio, where it emerged, at a depth of about 13 meters from today's walking level, the port basin of the Greco-Roman Naples which had to affect the whole square and which is proven by the discovery of well five naval vessels whose plating has been extraordinarily preserved.
Information on the archaeological itinerary
When: from 15 April 2017, every Saturday and Sunday
Where: Piazza Municipio - 80133 Naples
Timetables:
- Saturday with shifts at: 10.00 - 10.30 - 11.00 - 11.30 - 12.00 - 12.30 - 14.30 - 15.00 - 15.30 - 16.00 - 16.30
- Sunday with shifts at: 09.30 - 10.00 - 10.30 - 11.00 - 11.30 - 12.00 - 12.30
- Opening on other days by reservation for groups
Duration of the route: 60 minutes
Price tickets:
- Adults € 10
- Free for children up to 10 years
- 50% discount for school children
