Standing not far from the famed Ceramics quarter, in the town's oldest part, the castle of Grottaglie has been for centuries the symbol of feudal power of Taranto's episcopal polity. Its historical stratification has not been fully clearified yet, although it is plausible that already in the early 15th century the main tower, the fortified walls with the two bastions,and the archbishop's private chambers on the first floor, might have been there. Today the castle is characterized by an ancient keep, over 28m high, arranged on four independent levels, detached from the main building, the episcopal see, which featured an internal loggia. In the south-eastern wing, the environments once used as stables, today house the Ceramics Museum, which accommodates countless ceramic artefacts of domestic and onamental use, representative of the local ceramic craftsmanship.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Murrivato in Concert
Murrivato performs with popular Salentine pizzica
Il Naso
Theatrical performance by Ippolito Chiarello at the Teatro Comunale.
More places nearby
Museums and theatresMuseum of CeramicsIn the Episcopio Castle of Grottaglie, the Ceramics Museum with over 400
arifacts narrates an ancient tradition through majolica, nativity scenes,
and archeological finds. Grottaglie very close
Nature and gardensMediterranean Garden “Giacomo D’Atri” of the Episcopal CastleLocated inside the Episcopal Castle, the Mediterranean Garden is inspired
by the monastic hortus conclusus of medieval origin. Grottaglie very close
FunThe Ceramics BoroughThe Ceramics Borough takes the lower part of the Grottaglie, comprising
around 50 artisans’ workshops, some of which are literally excavated inside
the rocks. Grottaglie very close- Nature and gardensThe “Carriero” Cave-AtelierA ceramics atelier in a cave where marks from the ancient clay-baking kiln can still be seen. Grottaglie very close
- Farmhouses and oil millsPinca underground olive oil mill and cavesUnderground olive oil mill and caves dug out of the rock, now used as ceramics ateliers. Grottaglie very close
- Farmhouses and oil millsFrantoio Ipogeo Bottega DormienteNestled in the lower part of the Ceramics Quarter, the Frantoio Ipogeo Bottega Dormiente is the best-preserved trappeto in Grottaglie. Grottaglie very close