Castello di San Basilio, Medieval castle in Pisticci, Italy.

Castello di San Basilio is a medieval castle perched on elevated ground overlooking the Gulf of Taranto with multiple functional areas. Within its walls stand a central courtyard, a kitchen, a dormitory, an archive, and a small church dating to the 18th century.

The castle's origins trace to the 7th century when it was built as a fortified farm before evolving into a Norman stronghold. In the 11th century, a central tower was added, transforming it into a military defense structure.

The castle belongs to the Berlingieri family and holds a collection of contemporary art works and installations. The entrance portal bears the heraldic coat of arms of the Berlingeri family of Crotone, a detail to look for when arriving.

The castle stands on a slight rise beside the provincial road from Pisticci to the sea. From SS 106 take the Marconia–San Basilio exit and head south, or approach via the provincial road linking San Basilio with locality 48 from San Teodoro. Lodgings for overnight stays are available nearby.

The square tower, built in the first half of the 11th century by King Roger, still carries an alarm bell on its terrace. It was rung with neighbouring towers to warn of Saracen pirate landings along the coast, and from the top the whole arc of the Gulf of Taranto is visible.