Naples

Naples remained largely independent until incorporated into the Norman Kingdom of Sicily by Roger II in 1140. It was a prosperous port city with strong Byzantine cultural ties that enriched Norman governance in the south.

Why it mattered

• Major southern Italian port
• Late addition to Norman kingdom

Chronology (selected)

• 1140: Roger II absorbs Naples into the Kingdom of Sicily

Hub essays

• Region context: hautevilles southern italy and the shared bibliography.
• Castles and fortification: Norman castles — motte to stone.

On the map

Use Open on map to fly to this pin in the Norman expansion era. Layers are teaching overlays — pair them with charters, excavation reports, and the works above.