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Castles, Abruzzo

Castles in Abruzzo

In Abruzzo we have listed 106 castles; the most detailed page is Piccolomini Castle (Celano).

Most are in the province of L'Aquila (60), the province of Chieti (21) and the province of Pescara (18).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Middle Ages (87% of dated places).

Of these, 2 list opening hours.

All historic places in Abruzzo →

  • 72with photo
  • 70with description
  • 2with opening hours
  • 1free entry

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Castles in Abruzzo: frequently asked questions

How many castles are there in Abruzzo?

Our atlas lists 106 castles in Abruzzo. The province with the most castles is L'Aquila (60).

What are the most important castles in Abruzzo?

Based on how much information is available (description, photos, visitor info), the standouts are Piccolomini Castle (Celano), Roccascalegna Castle (Roccascalegna) and Orsini-Colonna Castle (Avezzano).

Which castles in Abruzzo can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) is listed for Forte spagnolo (L'Aquila). Always check the conditions on the official website.

Which castles in Abruzzo have opening hours listed?

2 out of 106 have opening hours (source: OpenStreetMap), including Piccolomini Castle (Celano) and Roccascalegna Castle (Roccascalegna). Hours can change: check before you go.