Ducal Castle of Ceglie Messapica

The Ducal Castle of Ceglie Messapica is a medieval defensive structure of the ancient city, the central nucleus of the Norman era over the centuries has been remodeled and enlarged several times. Together with the Collegiate church it dominates the medieval village being placed at the highest point of the hill.

The castle was originally born as a fortification - lookout point. According to some hypotheses, the construction of the central nucleus, consisting of a Norman tower alongside which the square tower was built in the following centuries, dates back to around 1070-1100.

The first family to live there was the Pagano family.

Map: Ducal Castle of Ceglie Messapica

vCard Info:

Address: Via Chiesa, 11, 72013
Ceglie Messapica (BR) Puglia
Latitude: 40.6468277
Longitude: 17.5173893
Site: https://www.cegliesistemagusto...

vCard created by: Bonometti Paola
Currently owned by: Bonometti Paola

Type: Building
Function: Castle
Creation date: 30-01-2020 08:48
Last update: 02/09/2022