Aragonese Castle, Medieval castle in Reggio Calabria, Italy.
The fortress features two circular towers with crenellated tops, rising above rectangular base structures at the intersection of Via Aschenez and Via Possidonea.
The castle foundations date to Byzantine times in 536, later controlled by Normans and Swabians before King Ferdinand I of Aragon added the circular towers.
The castle serves as a cultural center for Reggio Calabria, hosting art exhibitions, theater performances, musical events, and temporary exhibitions throughout the year.
The castle opens Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 13:00 and 14:30 to 19:00, with entrance fees of 3 euros for adults and 2 euros for residents.
The National Institute of Geophysics maintained an observatory within the castle walls from 1956 to 1986, monitoring seismic and meteorological activities.
Location: Reggio Calabria
Address: Piazza Castello
GPS coordinates: 38.10554,15.64421
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:59
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