Angevin-Aragonese Castle

Agropoli, Italy

The  Angevin-Aragonese castle in Agropoli has a triangular shape with three circular towers and stands on the highest point of the headland. Around the walls there is a wide and deep moat which today is visible just on the side of the village and disappears while on the eastern side because of agricultural works and past landslide.

The castle was built on the 6th century Byzantine foundations by the Aragonese reign in the 15th century. The Inside part of the castle is composed of a central square, nowdays used as on open air theater, and on the northern side by the “French Room”.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Skyduke (13 months ago)
We visited in October of 2023. Most of the castle was closed off. Nice view but not a lot of content sadly.
Janete Cruz (14 months ago)
Lovely place to visit. Amazing view to the Marina.
Roberto Leonardi (2 years ago)
This Castle has a tringle shape and its located in the ancient small town of Agropoli in Cilento. At the top of the "borgo" was an italian military fortess in the past and now a fascinating place for its story, home to cultural events and theater events outdoors during the summer. It's worth a visit ? #Cilento #Italy #Campania
Chun ju Su (2 years ago)
Ticket 2€,stunning view ,nice sunset ,but just view ,no to much can see in castles.
Steve D (5 years ago)
We visited early November. There was none else there so checking it out was leisurely and relaxed. It’s an old castle perched high as they usually are. The views are sensational from this castle. Everything else in the old town was shut incding the restaurants. If in Agropoli the castle is worth the visit.
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