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Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli vs Castel Nuovo - Maschio Angioino

Both are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli scores significantly better than Castel Nuovo. Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli scores 95 with praise from 10 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Afar Magazine.

Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli
Certosa e Museo di San Martino Napoli
9 / 10
Largo San Martino 5, 80129 Naples
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Originally built in 1325 and rebuilt in the 17th century, this great monastery complex has been restored to its original beauty." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The monastery turned museum has impressive gardens." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"State of the art visitor facilities, airy rooms and terraced gardens with sweeping views over the Naples waterfront make the Certosa one of the city's must-sees." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Certosa di San Martino yields awesome views in all directions." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Atop a rocky promontory with a fabulous view of the entire city... the Certosa di San Martino is a monastery that seems more like a palace." Full review
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Castel Nuovo - Maschio Angioino
Castel Nuovo - Maschio Angioino
9 / 10
Piazza Municipio, 80133 Naples
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Time Out Time Out
"Built in 1279 by Charles of Anjou and used by subsequent Angevin monarchs as a royal residence and fortress." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Now that the Giotto frescoes that once decorated the palace chapel have faded away, you can settle with admiring this medieval sea-girt beauty from the outside." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This imposing castle is now used more for marital than military purposes—a portion of it serves as a government registry office." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Surrounded by a deep moat, the imposing Castel Nuovo was built in 1282." Full review
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A panoramic terrace offers fine views over the city.
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Known locally as the Maschio Angioino, this forbidding castle was built by Charles I of Anjou in 1279 and then used as a royal residence by successive Angevin monarchs." Full review