Castello Ducale, Medieval fortress in Ceglie Messapica, Italy.
The castle features multiple circular towers, a quadrangular tower reaching 34 meters high, and thick limestone walls constructed using local materials.
Built between 1070 and 1100, the Norman tower formed the original nucleus, with subsequent expansions during Swabian and Angevin periods adding three circular towers.
The Castello Ducale houses the Emilio Notte Art Gallery and Pietro Gatti Library, serving as a center for art and literature in Puglia.
Half of the castle structure remains closed for restoration work, while the accessible sections welcome visitors through guided tours during regular opening hours.
An 18th-century fresco depicting Saint Eligius emerged during renovation works in 2023, revealing previously unknown artistic elements within the castle walls.
Location: Ceglie Messapica
Address: Via Chiesa, 11
GPS coordinates: 40.64674,17.51777
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:00
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