Castello di Otranto, Coastal fortress in Otranto, Italy.
The castle features five sides with a protective moat, thick stone walls, and multiple towers overlooking the Adriatic Sea at Italy's easternmost point.
Emperor Frederick II reinforced the original structure before Alphonso II of Naples conducted a complete reconstruction after the Ottoman invasion of 1480.
The castle holds regular exhibitions of contemporary art and historical artifacts, connecting visitors with the rich heritage of the Salento region.
The castle remains open to visitors throughout the year, offering guided tours in multiple languages and providing access to exhibition spaces and observation points.
The fortress inspired Horace Walpole to write The Castle of Otranto in 1764, despite never visiting the actual structure when creating his novel.
Location: Otranto
Part of: Castelli del Salento
Phone: +390832930722
Email: castelloaragoneseotranto@gmail.com
Website: https://comune.otranto.le.it/vivere-il-comune/territorio/da-visitare/item/castello-aragonese
GPS coordinates: 40.14444,18.49257
Latest update: May 11, 2025 20:07
The Apulia region in southern Italy contains castles, Greek temple ruins and coastal towers between the Adriatic and Ionian seas. The area features medieval fortresses, cathedrals and traditional trulli houses. Archaeological sites display Greek and Roman artifacts, while nature reserves protect wetlands, caves and Mediterranean coastline. Historic towns like Alberobello showcase stone architecture, and museums preserve regional heritage through extensive collections.
Otranto Cathedral
203 m
Deer Cave
6.9 km
Aragonese Castle of Otranto
17 m
Baia dei Turchi
6.2 km
San Pietro
134 m
Torre del Serpe
1.1 km
Punta Palascia Lighthouse
4.7 km
Alimini
7.5 km
Parco naturale regionale Costa Otranto - S.Maria di Leuca e Bosco di Tricase
5.7 km
Torre Sant'Emiliano
6 km
Spiaggia di Porto Badisco
7.1 km
Torre Santo Stefano
4.6 km
Torre dell'Orte
1.6 km
Chiesa Madre (Giurdignano)
5.7 km
Circolo Ippico Tumara
1.9 km
Parco Avventura Orte
1.4 km
Chiesa Madre di San Michele Arcangelo (Casamassella)
4.7 km
Spiaggia di Cala Casotto
2.1 km
Percorso megalitico
6.3 km
Lido della Staffa
1.6 km
Grotta Palombara
1.4 km
Torre Campaniara
232 m
Torre Pinta hypogeum
1.2 km
Underground oil mill in via Borgo
6.1 km
San Salvatore
5.8 km
Castello di Casamassella
4.8 km
Costa Otranto - Santa Maria di Leuca
6 km
Abbazia delle Centoporte
5.7 kmReviews
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