Alfonsino Castle

Brindisi, Italy

The Aragonese Alfonsino Castle, best known as Forte a Mare ('Sea Fort'), was built by King Ferdinand I of Naples in 1491 on the S. Andrea island facing the port of Brindisi. It is divided into two sections: the 'Red Castle' (from the color of its bricks) and the more recent Fort.

The castle was besieged by Venetians in 1529 and French army in 1799. It was damaged by storm in the modern age and was abandoned in 1984.

Address

Brindisi, Italy

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Details

Founded: 1491
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

ER Bazor (2 years ago)
A most impressive fortress. Our Tuk Tuk tour driver took us to it...lot's of history with impressive thick walls. Very much worth seeing. Be aware there are tall stairs to climb.

Claudia Camassa (3 years ago)
Another must see in Brindisi

asanctum (3 years ago)
Very glad I had the chance to visit. In the right hands, it has tremendous potential to become the main regional attraction.

Marlena Stanisławska (5 years ago)
Beautiful place. Must see in Brindisi

Akarsan (5 years ago)
It’s a cool island ?

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