The Torrione dell’Inferno (Hell’s tower) and the adjacent Curtain connected to the Swabian Castle (or Castle on Land) were built at the behest of Ferdinand of Aragon in 1484 and planned by Giulio Antonio Acquaviva.
In the first years of the 16th century the Imperator Charles V reinforced them, since he was worried about the risk of Turkish invasions.
The Tower has a cylindrical shape with forty openings for cannons and it has been modified over the centuries, changing the original shape. The most recent ones were done during the first years of the 20th century, when the Bastion was turned into watchtower for the guards to enter the military area of the Italian Navy.
The part which overlooks via della Libertà was considerably changed according to the needs of the old stronghold and the later restoration aimed at giving it the ancient look.
Events nearby
In the coming days, within 15 km.
Puglia Nautic Salon 2026
Collaboration between the International Nautical Salon of Puglia and Pescare Show, celebrating nautical and fishing.
Porto Pace: Eugenio Barba and Odin Teatret
Eugenio Barba and Odin Teatret in Brindisi for three days of theater
Dialogues with Mario Martone
Cultural event with Mario Martone: discussions on directing, contemporary theater, cinema and intergenerational dialogue.
Autumn in the Alley and Piazza Duomo among Art, History and Reading
Art, history, and community celebrate autumn in Brindisi's historic center.
Basket and Solidarity in Mesagne: On the Court October 25 to Say End Polio Now
Friendly basketball match for the fight against polio
Brindisi: From the Roman Appia to the Mediterranean
Conference on the Via Appia-Traiana and Brindisi's role in the ancient Mediterranean.
More places nearby
Castles, towers and palacesSwabian Castle of BrindisiOverlooking the sea one side, the land on the other, the Swabian Castle of
Brindisi testifies to the wonders of history. Brindisi very close
ArchaeologyTancred fountainThe Roman fountain dedicated to the King Tancred, along the Appian Way,
used to be the drinking fountain of Brindisi, located at the entrance of
the city. Brindisi very close
Churches and cryptsChurch of San BenedettoA small Romanesque jewel, the Church of San Sebastiano has preserved the
bell tower and cloister of the ancient convent complex of the Black Nuns. Brindisi very close
Churches and cryptsTemple of San Giovanni al SepolcroThe temple is a splendid Testimony of Puglia Romanesque style in the heart
of Brindisi’s historic center. Brindisi very close
Churches and cryptsChiesa di San Paolo eremitaBuilt in the center of the old town, the Church of San Paolo Eremita is one
of the most relevant testimonies of Gothic religious architecture in the
Brindisi area. Brindisi very close
Churches and cryptsChiesa di Santa Maria degli AngeliWith a neoclassical style and remarkable work of art, the Church of Santa
Maria degli Angeli was built at the behest of San Lorenzo di Brindisi. Brindisi very close