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Castles, Puglia (Apulia)

Castles in Puglia (Apulia)

In Puglia (Apulia) we have listed 150 castles; the most detailed page is Castel del Monte (Andria).

Most are in the province of Lecce (47), the province of Bari (36) and the province of Foggia (25).

By date of construction, the most common period is the Middle Ages (72% of dated places) and the Renaissance (17% of dated places).

Of these, 10 list opening hours, 1 has free entry and 1 is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

All historic places in Puglia (Apulia) →

  • 93with photo
  • 75with description
  • 10with opening hours
  • 4free entry
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Castles in Puglia (Apulia): frequently asked questions

How many castles are there in Puglia (Apulia)?

Our atlas lists 150 castles in Puglia (Apulia). The province with the most castles is Lecce (47).

What are the most important castles in Puglia (Apulia)?

Based on how much information is available (description, photos, visitor info), the standouts are Castel del Monte (Andria), Castle of Trani (Trani) and Copertino Castle (Copertino).

Which castles in Puglia (Apulia) can you visit for free?

Free entry (always, or on the first Sunday of the month) is listed for Castel del Monte (Andria), Castle of Trani (Trani), Copertino Castle (Copertino) and Castello Aragonese (Taranto). Always check the conditions on the official website.

Which castles in Puglia (Apulia) have opening hours listed?

10 out of 150 have opening hours (source: OpenStreetMap), including Castel del Monte (Andria), Castle of Trani (Trani) and Copertino Castle (Copertino). Hours can change: check before you go.