THE MOST ENDURING SYMBOL OF NAPLES' RELATIONSHIP WITH THE MEDITERRANEAN The city takes its name from the siren Parthenope who cast herself into the sea, near the rocky outcrop on which Castel dell’Ovo stands today. Built in a strategic position to guard the harbour and protect Naples from seaborne attack, the castle has witnessed centuries of merchant traffic, naval fleets and sailors arriving from every corner of the Mediterranean basin. From 24–27 September 2026, during the second Preliminary Regatta of the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup, Castel dell’Ovo will witness something entirely new as the fastest and most technologically advanced racing yachts on the planet take to the waters of the bay. NAPLES AND THE SEA: A MARITIME LEGACY CENTURIES IN THE MAKING | America's Cup
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