Il Castello di Peschici characterizes in a spectacular way the already picturesque and suggestive appearance of the delightful town of Peschici. It indeed stands perched on a high cliff overlooking the sea. From there, one can see the Gargano coast from east to west. The Castle was built by the Normans between the 10th and 11th centuries, with the purpose of defending these lands from the attacks and raids of the Saracens and pirates. Originally, the monks of the Tremiti abbey resided in the Castle. During the reign of Frederick II, the Castle was embellished with the construction of the splendid tower, called “Rocca Imperiale”. In the period of the Spanish viceroyalty, the Castle was further strengthened to give it a more threatening and majestic appearance towards the Turks, who often made raids in these lands. A protective enclosure called the “Baronial enclosure” was then built. The Prince of Ischitella, Emanuele Pinto, restored the Castle in 1735. Demolitions and modifications affected the upper floors and representative rooms. Following its construction, the various forms of life existing in the territory gathered around the fortress, giving rise to the first inhabited nucleus of “pesclizo”.
Information about Castello di Peschici
Recinto Baronale, 1
0 Peschici (Foggia)
https://www. tiscalinet.it/castellopeschici
Source: MIBACT
