Copertino Castle, Military museum and castle in Copertino, Italy
The stone fortress features a star-shaped design with four corner bastions and 90 arrow slits intended for defensive cannon positions throughout its walls.
Military architect Evangelista Menga reconstructed the Norman-era structure in 1540 for Alfonso Castriota, incorporating advanced fortification techniques against gunpowder weapons.
The castle's Chapel of Saint Mark contains 15th-century frescoes by Gianserio Strafella, representing the artistic developments of the Renaissance period in southern Italy.
The castle maintains regular visiting hours from Monday to Saturday between 8:30 AM and 1:30 PM, with full accessibility for wheelchair users.
Underground tunnels connect all bastions of the fortress, creating an extensive network that served defensive purposes during historical military operations.
Location: Copertino
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
Part of: Llista de castells i palaus medievals de Salento
Address: Piazza Castello 7, 73043 Copertino 73043 73043
Opening Hours: Lunes-Sábado 08:30-13:30
Phone: +390832931612
Email: pm-pug.castellodicopertino@beniculturali.it
Website: https://musei.puglia.beniculturali.it/musei/castello-copertino
GPS coordinates: 40.27367,18.04457
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:56
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