You have 1 trip in progress.
See all
The castle Castello Aragonese dominates the center of the craggy island of Ischia. Walk through a tunnel or take an elevator to the entrance. The sturdy walls here once protected the island's small population from pirate raids. However, Hiero I of Syracuse built it in 474 BCE long before the threat of pirates. Inside the tunnel is a chapel dedicated to St. John Joseph of the Cross, the island's patron saint. Walk or take a public bus to access the island via a stone bridge built by Alfonso V. Start your trip to Taranto by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.
Tours to Castello Aragonese
Castello Aragonese reviews
-
Dominated by four big circular towers, the 15th-century Aragonese Castle guards the bridge that joins the new and old towns. Originally built to protect Taranto, it is now home to the Navy. Second...
Dominated by four big circular towers, the 15th-century Aragonese Castle guards the bridge that joins the new and old towns. Originally built to protect Taranto, it is now home to the Navy. Second... more »
-
The castle can be visited at weekends for free. You must book a slot by callling their telephone number. There are tours every hour until 0100 am. The guide is from the Marina Militare and is very...
The castle can be visited at weekends for free. You must book a slot by callling their telephone number. There are tours every hour until 0100 am. The guide is from the Marina Militare and is very... more »
-
Entrance is free so we thought you can just show up to visit the castle. Totally wrong. You must make a reservation, so we were there in the morning and first slot available was at 4PM. The tour is guided by a Navy Officer. Ours was really great, thanks to the Italian Navy this site is well preserved and archaeologists are still working on it!
-
A pure gem. The museum is free and open from 9am until 1 in the morning. Just book it over the phone. Make sure you mention a tour guide in English in case you need one. The guided tour is around 45mins and given directly by the Naval army. They have plenty of stories to tell. Don't miss it.
Plan your trip to Taranto
Get a personalized tripA full day by day itinerary based on your preferences Customize itRefine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules Book itChoose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off Manage itEverything in one place. Everyone on the same page.Know more
Popular things to do in Taranto
Side trips from Taranto
Hidden gems in Taranto
Historic Sites in Taranto
Museums in Taranto
Trips in Castello Aragonese by other users
39 days in Europe & Africa
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
Rome
Bari
Ostuni
34 days in Italy & Corfu Town
BY A USER FROM NEW ZEALAND
Corfu Town
Monopoli
Reggio Calabria
41 days in Europe
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
London
Paris
Bordeaux
31 days in Italy
BY A USER FROM AUSTRALIA
Santa Maria di Leuca
Lecce
Palinuro
8 days in Manali, Kasol & Puglia
BY A USER FROM INDIA
Manali
Kasol
Taranto
11 days in Basilicata & Puglia
BY A USER FROM FRANCE
Matera
Taranto
Lecce