One of Naples’ castles

Castel Nuovo, the medieval castle

Castel Nuovo in Naples, with its imposing round towers and a pink-flowering tree in the foreground

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As we exit the metro at Municipio station, we find ourselves almost face to face with Castel Nuovo, one of Naples' most iconic landmarks. With its imposing cylindrical towers and tall dark stone walls, this medieval castle is impossible to miss.
However, it is difficult to find enough distance to photograph the entire building from up close. So I move a little further away to try and find a more interesting composition. A tree covered in pink blossoms, standing in front of the fortifications, adds a splash of colour that contrasts with the castle's dark stone. The result is ultimately more appealing than simply photographing the monument head-on.