What to see in Castro
Castles, churches and crypts, museums, beaches and nature: photos, description, how to get there and the events on nearby.
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Castles, towers and palacesCastle of CastroThe Castle of Castro used to be a fortress with the strategic function of
protecting the coast and it tells about the splendour of the past. Castro
Sea and cavesCastro MarinaFrom the “zinzuli” (shreds) of the marine caves, as far as the beautiful
cliffs from which it is possible to dive in the water: Castro Marina is a
blue paradise overlooking the Adriatic sea. Castro
Churches and cryptsCathedral of CastroIn the characteristic town of Castro, the splendid medieval Cathedral
stands on the ruins of an ancient Greek temple. Castro
Sea and cavesZinzulusa CaveThe spectacular karstic cave known as the Zinzulusa Cave extends beneath an
inlet south of Castro. Castro
Museums and theatresCivic Museum “Antonio Lazzari”Castro's Aragonese Castle houses the Civic Museum named after speleologist
Antonio Lazzari, where an archaeological collection can be admired. Castro
Nature and gardensParco delle Querce (Oak Tree Park)Near the residential centre of Castro Marina, is this wooded area enclosed
with stone drywall. Castro
Churches and cryptsSantuario Madonna del Rosario di PompeiSanctuary of the nineteenth century also known as Beata Vergine del
Rosario, located in the heart of Castro Marina. Castro
Places and photos: Regione Puglia · viaggiareinpuglia.it (CC BY 4.0)