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[[Naples]] (Italian: ''Napoli'') is a major city located in southern [[Italy]]. During the [[Renaissance]], the city was the capital of the [[wikipedia:Kingdom of Naples|Kingdom of Naples]], the biggest Italian state before the [[wikipedia:Italian unification|Unity]]. The city lies at the foot of [[Monte Vesuvio]]. |
[[Naples]] (Italian: ''Napoli'') is a major city located in southern [[Italy]]. During the [[Renaissance]], the city was the capital of the [[wikipedia:Kingdom of Naples|Kingdom of Naples]], the biggest Italian state before the [[wikipedia:Italian unification|Unity]]. The city lies at the foot of [[Monte Vesuvio]]. |
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===Porto di Napoli=== |
===Porto di Napoli=== |
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[[File:Porto_di_Napoli.png|thumb|The Port of Naples]] |
[[File:Porto_di_Napoli.png|thumb|The Port of Naples]] |
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The Porto di Napoli was located east of the Castel Nuovo, and had always been a center of commerce for Naples. The porto was built in the 9th century B.C.E. by the Greeks, and grew along with the city.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/> |
The Porto di Napoli was located east of the Castel Nuovo, and had always been a center of commerce for Naples. The porto was built in the 9th century B.C.E. by the Greeks, and grew along with the city.<ref name="Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood"/> |
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Naples (Italian: Napoli) is a major city located in southern Italy. During the Renaissance, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Naples, the biggest Italian state before the Unity. The city lies at the foot of Monte Vesuvio.
In the early 1500s, Cesare Borgia used the facilities in the Port of Naples to construct a Naval Cannon small enough to be placed on a gondola, as designed by Leonardo da Vinci. The designs and the prototype Cannon were destroyed by the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze before they could be put to
use.[1]
History
Napoli
Being over 2,800 years old, Naples has its roots in Greek settlements that were founded during the 6th century B.C.E. Throughout its existence, ownership of the city changed numerous times and went from Romand to Goths and back. In the Middle Ages, the Normans took control of the city and managed to remain in power for 300 years, despite the leaders and nobles fighting over the ownership amongst themselves. French rule over Naples started in 1501 under King Louis XII. However, it only lasted until 1505, when Spain, led by King Ferdinand, seized power. Under Spanish rule, Naples became one of Europe's biggest cities.
Porto di Napoli
The Port of Naples
- Main article: Porto di Napoli
The Porto di Napoli was located east of the Castel Nuovo, and had always been a center of commerce for Naples. The porto was built in the 9th century B.C.E. by the Greeks, and grew along with the city.[1]
Castel Dell'Ovo
Castel Dell'Ovo (Egg Castle), including the causeway to the mainland
- Main article: Castel dell'Ovo
The Castel Dell'Ovo was a castle located on the former island of Megaride. The castle was named after a legendary Roman poet, who was also believed to be a powerful sorcerer.[2]
Monte Vesuvio
- Main article: Monte Vesuvio
The Vesuvio was one of the most famous volcanoes in Italy, having destroyed both Pompeii and Herculaneum in its eruption in 79 C.E. Ever since that catastrophe, the volcano has erupted three dozen times, and is still considered one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.[1]
Mount Vesuvius, as seen from the Bay of Naples.
References
Gallery
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