Naples, Italy – Piazza San Ferdinando and Castel Sant'Elmo – Postcard

This vintage postcard presents a colorful view of Piazza San Ferdinando in Naples, with the imposing Castel Sant'Elmo overlooking the city from its hilltop in the distance. 
Piazza San Ferdinando lies just steps from the Via Toledo and the Teatro di San Carlo, historically one of the most vibrant and aristocratic corners of Naples. The church of San Ferdinando, originally built by the Jesuits in the 17th century, gave its name to the square and remained a focal point of Neapolitan religious and civic life.
Towering above the city is Castel Sant’Elmo, a medieval fortress built in the 14th century on the Vomero Hill. Its strategic location made it an essential stronghold for both defensive and political purposes throughout Neapolitan history, and it played a role in several uprisings, including the Neapolitan Revolution of 1799. By the 19th century, the castle was used as a military prison and became a symbol of Bourbon and later unified Italian authority.
Front Text:
Napoli – Piazza S. Ferdinando e Castel S. Elmo.
Size ±: 14 cm x 9 cm
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