Puglia Castles - Castles in Puglia Italy

There have been battles fought in Puglia for millennia, so it is not surprising that every other town or city seems to have a castle, fort, fortress, defensive tower, ruin or castello, many of which are in a fairly good state of repair and open to the public (and many are FREE). To locate them see Puglia Castle Map

Castel del Monte

• The Castel del Monte is a designated World Heritage site due to its stunning design and condition. Situated near to Andria (a few miles north-west of Bari) this stunning 13th century medieval castle is a "must see" on your itinerary. It is open all year from 10am to 7.30pm (an hour earlier during the low season) and entrance fees are only 3 euros, with children and OAPs free.

Castello Svevo di Bari

• A twelfth century Norman castle in the heart of Bari (Piazza Federico II di Svevia) open to the public (small charge). Phone; (0039) 080 528 6111

Bisceglie Castle

• A fine Norman tower (Torre Maestra) in Largo Castello, Bisceglie started in the 11th century. Open to the public, free entrance. Phone; (0039) 080 395 5263

Bitonto Castle

• A round tower on Strada Statale, Bitonto with free entry to the public. Telephone; (0039) 080 528 5111

Brindisi Castle

• A large (Suevian) castle in Via dei Mille, Brindisi with free entry to visitors. Telephone number; (0039) 083 164 2111

Ceglie Messapica Castle

• Open by appointment, for more information please see Ceglie Castle

Conversano Castle

• A large 11th century castle in the Piazza della Conciliazione, Conversano. Part of it is open to the general public, including an art gallery, with free entry. Phone number; (0039) 080 521 436

Copertino Castle

• A large castle in Piazza Castello, Copertino with many phases. open to visitors with a small entrance fee. Telephone number; (0039) 083 293 0722

Francavilla Fontana Castle

• Large castle (Imperial Palace) in the Via Barbaro Forleo, Francavilla, Fontana with free entry. Phone; (0039) 083 182 0234

Gallipoli Castle

• Waterfront castle in Via Rampa Castello, Gallipolli with free entrance to visitors. Phone; (0039) 083 327 5538

Gioia del Colle Castle

• A twin towered castle in Piazza dei Martiri, Gioia del Colle. An entrance fee is charged. Telephone; (0039) 080 348 1305

Grottaglie Castle

• This is a truly huge castle, the "Castello Episcopio" on the Largo Immacolata, Grottaglie. Open to the public. Telephone; (0039) 099 56 20 222

Lecce Castle

• Really a round and moated tower, the 14th century Belloluogo Tower in the Via Vacchia Surbo, Lecce, has free entry. Telephone; (0039) 083 224 6517

Lucera Castle

• Beautiful castle with round towers in the Piazza Padre Angelo, Lucera with free entry to all visitors. Phone; (0039) 800 767 606

Mesagne Castle

• Castle with museum in via Castello, Mesagne with no entry fees. Phone; (0039) 083 177 6065.

Monopoli Castle

• A small ocean side castle in Largo Castello, Monopoli with no entry charges. Phone; (0039) unknown

Taranto Castle

• The 14th century Castel Sant’Angelo in the Piazza Castello, Taranto is open mornings only, free of charge. Phone; (0039) 099 775 3438

Trani Castle

• Nice castle on the seafront in Piazza Manfredi, Trani, Puglia that is open to vistors for a small charge. Phone; (0039) 088 350 6603

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Puglia Castles - Castles in Puglia Italy. Visitor details of the many historic castles (castello) and forts in the region of Puglia, Italy, with opening hours, ticket prices, phone and contact information.