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A suggestive panoramic point from which to admire the Aragonese Castle, the navigable canal and the Swing Bridge

The origins of the fortress of Taranto date back to Byzantine times. The current appearance of the complex dates back to Ferdinand of Aragon, who had the outdated castle converted into a modern fortress at the end of the 15th century. The fortifications were further reinforced by the Spanish in the 16th century. At the end of the 19th century, the Aragonese Castle passed to the Italian Navy, which still owns the complex today.

iconic place of taranto, the navigable canal, with the aragonese castle, the swing bridge and the monument to the sailor

The Castle of Massafra, located in the historic center of Massafra, is a medieval castle overlooking the Pizzo Ravine and San Marco. Its structure and architectural motifs are similar to other castles in Apulia, with four towers arranged in a wishbone and pattern and linked by boundary walls. The oldest towers are circular, while the keep is octagonal in the southeast. The first definite record of the castle dates back to the year 970. With the domination of the Angevins, the castle took on the appearance of a fortress, with crenellated ramparts and towers. It underwent further transformations under the Aragonese, and in the 18th century the Imperial family rebuilt the octagonal tower and the front facing towards the ravine, designed by the architect Mauro Manieri Lecce. The castle was in the possession of many owners before eventually being purchased by the city.

Well-maintained, historic complex. Free admission.

Beautiful fortress in Taranto

The first certain records of a castle date back to 970. Today the fortress of Massafra is managed by the municipality, which often uses it for events. The municipal library has been set up in some of the rooms inside.

The Castello Aragonese, also called Castel Sant'Angelo, is located on a small island called Isola del Borgo Antico, which is separated from the mainland of Taranto by a channel about 70 meters wide. Beautifully renovated Renaissance fortress from 1492.