Castello Aragonese, Renaissance castle in Taranto, Italy
The Castello Aragonese features seven defensive towers and a quadrangular layout at the southeastern edge of Taranto's historic center island.
Ferdinand II of Aragon commissioned architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini in 1486 to expand the existing Byzantine fortification into the current structure.
The castle incorporates the Chapel of San Leonardo, which underwent renovation in 1933 and contains preserved historical decorative elements.
The Italian Navy maintains the castle and offers guided tours through the fortified walls, towers, and interior passages of this national heritage site.
The fortress required partial demolition of the San Angelo tower in 1883 to accommodate the construction of the rotating Ponte Girevole bridge.
Location: Taranto
Inception: 1486
Address: Piazza Castello
Website: http://castelloaragonesetaranto.com
GPS coordinates: 40.47250,17.23567
Latest update: May 11, 2025 19:40
These sites in southern Italy include historical locations, religious structures and natural areas. From ancient fortresses and cathedrals to marine reserves and national parks, the region contains cultural heritage from multiple periods. Near the Trulli of Alberobello, visitors find underground catacombs, medieval castles and Greek temples.
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