Alfonsino Castle

Description

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

Established
1491

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