Taranto, Italy
Castello Aragonese
The Castello Aragonese is a fortification in Taranto, Italy. Officially called the Castel San Angelo, it was built on the site of older fortifications dating to Greek occupation in the third and fourth centuries BC. In 1481 the low ground in front of the fortification site was excavated to allow the passage of boats, and to create a moated defensive position.
- City
- Taranto
- Country
- Italy
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
More places in Taranto
- HMS Abdiel
- Taras, Italy
- National Archaeological Museum of Taranto
- Temple of Poseidon
- Ponte Girevole
- Ponte Punta Penna Pizzone
Background: Wikipedia