Castello ducale di Crecchio

The castle features four defensive towers, stone walls, decorated windows, balconies, and a square layout with an access bridge across its perimeter.

The Lombards constructed the original fortress in the eighth century, followed by Norman control and subsequent restoration by the Aragona family.

The castle functions as a museum displaying Byzantine artifacts from Abruzzo, presenting the regional heritage through carefully curated exhibitions.

Guided tours lead visitors through exhibition spaces, including the preserved royal chamber where King Vittorio Emanuele III stayed in 1943.

The structure contains one single original room that survived World War II bombardments, maintaining the exact bed where the Italian king slept.

Location: Crecchio

Address: corso Umberto I 66014

GPS coordinates: 42.29664,14.32658

Latest update: March 18, 2025 12:43