Castello alfonsino, Military fortress on Sant'Andrea island in Brindisi, Italy.
The castle features cylindrical towers integrated into a quadrangular design, with fortified walls overlooking the Adriatic Sea entrance to Brindisi port.
King Ferdinand I of Aragon ordered the construction of the defensive tower in 1481, which later expanded into a complete fortification system under Philip II of Habsburg.
The Chapel of Saint Anna within the castle walls served as a spiritual gathering place for sailors preparing for their maritime journeys.
Visitors can access guided tours in Italian, English, or Spanish for 50 minutes at 8 euros per person, with reservations required at +39 379 2653244.
The castle includes an internal harbor accessible through an archway in its walls, constructed during the 1577 expansion phase.
Location: Brindisi
Inception: 1481
GPS coordinates: 40.65655,17.96814
Latest update: June 10, 2025 03:01
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