Sunset at Castel Dell'Ovo

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Sunset at Castel Dell'Ovo sent on July 31, 2019 (19:07) by Alfonso Battagliese. 25 comments, 973 views.

at 18mm, 1/200 f/8.0, ISO 200, hand held. Napoli, Italy.

Maestoso, imponente, primo baluardo della sirena Parthenope per chi approda sulle sue coste: è così che si presenta Castel Nuovo, fortezza angioina voluta da Carlo I d'Angiò e costruita a partire dal 1279. Il monarca francese volle fortemente l'erezione di quest'edificio per ovviare alla mancanza di un vero e proprio castello che facesse da guardia alla città, difatti Castel dell'Ovo (I secolo a.C) risultava una struttura vecchia ed inadeguata mentre il più recente Castel Capuano (1160) non godeva di una felice posizione strategica. Il progetto e la costruzione del maniero furono diretti dall'architetto Pierre de Chaule che portò a compimento l'opera in soli 5 anni, creando non solo una fortezza ma anche una nuova dimora per i regnanti. Tutti sappiamo che, tra i maggiori simboli di Napoli, questo castello è conosciuto anche come Maschio angioino, termine medievale derivante dal fiorentino “mastio” che indicava, in una struttura con più torri, la maggiore e la più sicura in caso di attacchi bellici. Tuttavia il suo nome esatto è Castel Nuovo, in francese Chastiau nuef. È quasi impossibile risalire alle originali fattezze medievali dello Chastiau nuef, ormai diventato una stratifigrazione di elementi architettonici, sopravvive però la bella Cappella palatina , di chiara marca angioina, risalente al 1307. Inglobata nel cuore del castello, l'entrata avviene dal cortile del castello tramite un portale rinascimentale in marmo sormontato da un rosone vetrato, mentre la parete di fondo affaccia sulla odierna via Marina. Restaurata in gran parte già nel XV secolo per alcuni danni subiti a causa del terremoto del 1456, all'interno la cappella presenta una tipica struttura medievale con strette finestre gotiche che illuminano la sala e quel che resta dei suoi splendidi capolavori: uno splendido ciclo di affreschi, infatti, abbelliva la struttura. Assieme a pitture ancora visibili attribuite all'artista fiorentino Maso di Banco, documenti ci attestano la presenza e la mano di Giotto che intorno al 1330, ospite della corte di Roberto d'Angiò, dipinse storie del Vecchio e Nuovo Testamento. Il ciclo del maestro e della sua bottega, rara testimonianza di affreschi di così alto valore artistico, fu purtroppo eliminato già nel XV secolo.

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25 persons like it: Albieri Sergio, Alessandro Morini, Alessandro Traverso, Antonia Cam, Aringhe Blu, Arvina, Ben-G, Ciorciari Felice, Coradocon, Davide 70, Delphinus, Federico56, Giapiergi, Giovanni e Davide, Ingmaggiore, Jancuia, Jeant, Mauro Monesi, NadiaB, Raffaele 10, Ren_67, Sergio Fiorenti, Supercecc56, TheBlackbird, Werner

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NadiaB

sent on July 31, 2019 (20:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great light and manor!
Hello
Nadia

Ciorciari Felice

sent on July 31, 2019 (20:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

I'm sorry, but I think you got the wrong picture, it seems to me that what you represented is the Angiolino Male, or am I wrong? Anyway nice shot, hello

Alfonso Battagliese

sent on July 31, 2019 (21:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Hell, you're right! I was distracted by my daughter trying to talk to me :-D
Thank you @CiorciariFelice :-)

Alfonso Battagliese

sent on July 31, 2019 (21:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks @Nadia ;-)

Werner

sent on August 02, 2019 (14:24) | This comment has been translated

Great shot!

Jancuia

sent on August 02, 2019 (14:26) | This comment has been translated

Great shot!

Alessandro Morini

sent on August 02, 2019 (15:17) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Impressive and majestic shot.
Great insascalia.
Hello Alexander

Alfonso Battagliese

sent on August 02, 2019 (15:48) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

@Werner
@Alessandro Morini
@Jancuia
Thank you so much for the appreciation and passage :-)

Delphinus

sent on August 02, 2019 (20:28)

Great photo, lovely composition, colors and light!
Hello: Delphinus

Alfonso Battagliese

sent on August 02, 2019 (22:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Honored with your appreciation @Delphinus :-)

Davide 70

sent on August 05, 2019 (22:44) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful shot and great composition, congratulations Alfonso.

Alfonso Battagliese

sent on August 05, 2019 (23:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks @Davide 70 very kind as always Sorriso

Ingmaggiore

sent on August 05, 2019 (23:12) | This comment has been translated

Great!

Alfonso Battagliese

sent on August 05, 2019 (23:33) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Honored with your passage @Ingmaggiore :-)

Coradocon

sent on August 07, 2019 (9:46) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful colors and great definition, congratulations hello Corrado

Alfonso Battagliese

sent on August 07, 2019 (20:40) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

:thanks Corrado onorato Sorriso

Jeant

sent on August 10, 2019 (0:17)

Splendid place, light sky, details and super picture...great shot and superb job my friend Alfonso....congratulations...wonderful castel...bye Jean.. Sorriso

Alfonso Battagliese

sent on August 10, 2019 (5:43) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thank you so much @Jeant! Have a nice day Sorriso

Mauro Monesi

sent on August 11, 2019 (11:05) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

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Congratulations also for the exhaustive caption Alfonso
A greeting and good Sunday
Mauro ;-) :-P

Alfonso Battagliese

sent on August 11, 2019 (12:02) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Happy Sunday to you Mauro! It is always an honor to receive your visit :-D

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