Aragonese Castle

Every traveler going to Ischia, a mandatory point of his route makes a visit to the famous fortress of Castello Aragonese.

Like any such monumental building of antiquity, Aragonese Castle has a rich and difficult fate. Military historical events, internecine wars and incessant raids could not give peace to the island itself, its inhabitants, or, of course, the majestic castle. Romans, Visigoths, Vandals, pirates, Greeks, Germans – many owners proclaimed Aragonese their residence.

Today, Castello Aragonese attracts tourists from all over the world. The visiting card of the island harmoniously combines the power of military-defensive buildings with naive, ambitious motives. German and Norman styles also found their embodiment in the exterior and interior decoration of the castle. It is especially worth noting the unique works of the masters of the Giotto school, frescoes of which can be seen in the castle.