Caprarica Castle

Tricase, Italy

The Castello di Caprarica is a castle in the municipality of Tricase. The building of the fortress was probably a consequence of the climate of fear that spread after the Turkish conquest of Otranto in 1480 and the subsequent Turkish raids. The fortress has a rectangular plan and was once surrounded by a moat. The 6-7 meters high and 1.4 meters thick walls were made from irregularly shaped blocks of brown Carparo - limestone constructed and have a robust floor division. At the corners there are round towers with sloping walls and small consoles that support the upper frames. The strict entrance portal is protected by a triple machicule.

Numerous rooms are arranged inside: four rooms on the ground floor, six on the upper floor, storage rooms and kitchens. Within the walls there is also a garden and a cistern for the water supply. At the beginning of the 20th century, traces of frescoes and figural niches of the small, inner chapel , which is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist , but is sometimes also called Christopher Chapel , could be identified, presumably through an empty room with ogive vaults , supported by pillars leaning against the wall. The fortress was used as a farm at the end of the 19th century.

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giorgio stefanelli (3 years ago)
beautiful castle
Writers Salento Rome (4 years ago)
A wonder to watch it illuminated in the evening. It is located in a very quiet square and there is a lovely church in front of it.
Alfredo Roveda (4 years ago)
Ok
Michele Greco (4 years ago)
Perfect in architectural conservation.
Pegah Adaskar (6 years ago)
Incredibly authentic castle with amazing service.
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