Castello di Castro, Medieval castle in Castro, Italy
The rectangular fortress features four corner towers of different shapes and a central courtyard that served for agricultural storage purposes.
Built upon Byzantine ruins in the 12th century, the castle gained strategic importance under Charles I of Anjou for defending the Kingdom.
The Antonio Lazzari Civic Museum within the castle walls displays archaeological findings from recent excavations in the Castrum Minervae exhibition.
From July to August, visitors can explore the castle between 10:00-13:00 and 17:30-23:30, with different schedules during other seasons.
The western hall contains an external access leading to gardens below and provides views across the Adriatic Sea from its position.
Location: Castro, Apulia
Address: Via Santa Dorotea
GPS coordinates: 40.00556,18.42688
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:07
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