Italian Navy Helps Amazing Aragonese Castle in Taranto Italy. #Navy #ItalianNavy #ArgoneseCastle

The Monarchyonline.org team were most fortunate to have a special private tour of the Aragonese Castle in the Naval port of Taranto with officers from the Italian Navy. Naval officers that led the tour first showed an amazing film about the history of the castle then led a private tour explaining about the excavations and what had occurred since the castle was built between 1487 and 1492.

Many artifacts and even skeletons have been uncovered during the excavations that will probably continue for around 10-15 years. The Italian Navy still use this castle and cherish the church where the King of Naples got married. Complete Greek & Italian kitchens have been discovered and you can see in the pictures along with many coins and ancient artifacts.

The Castel Sant'Angelo di Taranto, better known as the Aragonese castle, has a long history, as evidenced by recent excavations. The previous structure Greek, Byzantine and Norman-Swabian-Angevin are still legible and visible during the tour. The new era Aragonese castle was rebuilt in the years between 1487 and 1492, according to the new criteria imposed by the refinement of the artillery. It seems that the reconstruction project, created by the king of Naples, Ferdinand of Aragon, was made with the director, more likely, indirectly the great Sienese architect Francesco di Giorgio Martini. The characteristic cylindrical towers and walkways inside. Interesting is the Renaissance chapel of St. Leonard inside. 

IIt was amazing to have such a wonderful tour and also see the bridge open to allow a Navy ship through as you can see in the pictures. The bridge now electric and a real delight to see opening as many locals rushed to watch from the roadside.

 

We all learned so much from our amazing visit on a sunny afternoon in December 2014. Our special thanks to the Naval Officer pictured below from us all at Monarchyonline.org. 
Additionally, encourage you to think about a visit if you are able as such a wonderful place to visit in Southern Italy, Europe. Roll on our next visit!

Check out the website http://www.castelloaragonesetaranto.com/