Charles V Castle

Capua, Italy

The Castello di Carlo V was built in 1542 at the behest of the emperor Charles V who commissioned the construction of the architect Gian Giacomo dell'Acaya. The fortress is located in the ancient village of the city of Capua. It has linear geometries and ramparts of a square base and an entrance bridge that rests on arches. Over the centuries the function of the Castle has always remained the defensive function, except during the period of the restoration when it held the role of prison. The castle is not open to the public.

Castles and fortifications in Italy

Address

Via Delle Lucciole 14, Capua, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1542
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

Rating

2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Fafnir Freeride (15 months ago)
Located in a military area and cannot be visited. The region had many interesting buildings, but unfortunately everything is either closed or a pile of rubbish

Peppe Brescia (2 years ago)
I visited this place thanks to a trip I must be honest I was very disappointed all abandoned and therefore I would like to refer to someone who can take care of this thing take care of it because a great heritage of Capua cannot be so abandoned if you think I will talk about my mother-in-law I don't I'll do it I'm serious sin

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