Castello Aragonese, Coastal fortress in Le Castella, Italy.
The fortification stands on a small peninsula within the Marine Protected Area of Capo Rizzuto, connected to the mainland by a narrow strip of land.
The castle foundations date back to 400 BC during Greek colonization, with subsequent modifications by Norman, Byzantine, Angevin, and Aragonese rulers through centuries.
The restored fortress includes exhibition rooms, ancient village remains, a 16th-century chapel with a ceiling fresco, and a 13th-century observation tower.
The fortress opens daily from 08:30 to 19:30 without entrance fees, allowing visitors to explore multiple levels connected by a carved spiral staircase.
The entrance features a drawbridge system above a rainwater collection cistern, demonstrating advanced engineering methods of medieval military architecture.
Location: Isola di Capo Rizzuto
GPS coordinates: 38.90702,17.02117
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:30
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