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Castles in Italy

416 landmarks in the Castlemap atlas — every one on the interactive map.

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The most famous castle in Italy is Castel Sant'Angelo, ranked #18 of 7,051 in the world — followed by Palace of Caserta and Castel del Monte.

The Castlemap atlas charts 204 castles, 23 fortresses, 174 palaces & châteaux and 15 ruins in Italy. They span more than 23 centuries — from Servian Wall (founded 350 BC) to Castello marchesale (1978). Every one is plotted with its photo, founding date and story on the interactive castle map of Italy.

All 416 castles in Italy

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are in Italy?

The Castlemap atlas maps 416 landmarks (204 castles · 23 fortresses · 174 palaces & châteaux · 15 ruins) in Italy — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks from Wikidata, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the most famous castle in Italy?

Castel Sant'Angelo, ranked #18 of 7,051 worldwide in the atlas's fame ranking, founded in the 2nd century.

What is the oldest castle in Italy?

The oldest dated landmark in the atlas in Italy is Servian Wall, founded 350 BC. Earlier structures may have existed — this is the oldest with a documented founding year.

See also: the most famous castle in every country · the oldest in every country · medieval castles · castle statistics.

Planning a visit? Day-trip guides: Castles near Rome · Castles near Milan · Castles near Terni · Castles near Turin · Castles near Latina · Castles near Padua — and 8 more in the city index.