Fascinating on Nostr: The Aragonese Castle, a sea fortress floating in the Bay of Naples. Located off the ...
The Aragonese Castle, a sea fortress floating in the Bay of Naples.
Located off the eastern tip of Ischia Island in the Ischia Ponte district, it is connected to the main island by the 220-meter-long Ponte Aragonese, a stone causeway.
Built in 474 BC, the volcanic rock islet chosen for its construction rises 113 meters above sea level and extends 247 meters from the seabed.
At its peak, the castle housed 1,892 families. However, during the early 19th century, 70% of it was destroyed by bombardment from the British fleet during the Anglo-French wars. The structure seen today has been restored using traditional techniques.
Located off the eastern tip of Ischia Island in the Ischia Ponte district, it is connected to the main island by the 220-meter-long Ponte Aragonese, a stone causeway.
Built in 474 BC, the volcanic rock islet chosen for its construction rises 113 meters above sea level and extends 247 meters from the seabed.
At its peak, the castle housed 1,892 families. However, during the early 19th century, 70% of it was destroyed by bombardment from the British fleet during the Anglo-French wars. The structure seen today has been restored using traditional techniques.