5 Castles in Italy Worth Visiting
map view5 castles and fortresses in Italy that we have visited and put on the map, ranked by our readers: Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), Castel del Monte and Castel dell’Ovo & Naples Waterfront and more. Best time to visit: April–May and September–October.
Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino), Naples, Italy
A medieval castle with five round towers by the port of Naples, Italy, famous for its white marble triumphal arch.
Castel del Monte, Apulia, Italy
Castel del Monte, Frederick II’s octagonal castle on a hill near Andria, is a UNESCO site; tickets cost €10 and a shuttle runs up from the car park.
Castel dell’Ovo & Naples Waterfront, Italy
The oldest castle in Naples, Italy, standing on a small island at the end of the seaside promenade.
Castel Sant’Elmo, Naples, Italy
A star-shaped 16th-century fortress on a hill above Naples, Italy, with the best views of the city and the bay.
Castel Sant’Angelo, Rome, Italy
Hadrian’s 2nd-century mausoleum, later a papal fortress and now a museum, with one of the best terraces over Rome.
Castles in Italy on the map
Numbers match the ranking above. Click a pin to open the place.
Best time to visit castles in Italy
When sightseeing is most pleasant: comfortable 18–26 °C daytime temperatures and more dry days. Averaged over the places on this page.
ERA5 climate data 2015–2024 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), averaged for the places on this page.
Tickets: what it costs to visit castles in Italy
Adult entrance prices, cheapest first. What the ticket includes and what you can see for free.
| Place | Region | Adult ticket | Ticket includes | Free without a ticket | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castel del Monte | Apulia | €10 | Castle | — | Ages 18–24 €2; under 18 free; shuttle from car park €2 return |
| Castel Sant’Angelo | Rome | €18 | Castle museum | — |
Prices checked: 10.2026. Always check the official website before you go.
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