Castello di Acaja

#2672 among destinations in Italy

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The castle of Acaya, is located in Salento, 8 km southeast of Lecce. The castle stands on the site of the small medieval settlement of Segine, owned by the dell'Acaya family, a center that in 1535 changed its name to Acaya, named after the baronial family.

Alternative names: Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 40°20'1"N, 18°17'46"E

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Castello di Acaja – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadio Via del Mare, Vernole, Piazza San Sabino, Castello baronale D'Amelj.

5.1 miNW
Sport venue, Football, Sport
Stadio Via del Mare, Lecce
130 min walk • The Stadio Ettore Giardiniero - Via del mare, known as Stadio Via del mare, is a multi-purpose stadium in Lecce, Italy. It is mostly used for football matches and is the home of U.S. Lecce. The stadium was built in 1966 and holds 31,533 seats.
1 miS
Town
Vernole
25 min walk • Vernole is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. The commune includes the village of Acaya, a fortified village with a castle.
5.3 miW
40°21'33"N • 18°12'3"E
Piazza San Sabino, Lecce
136 min walk • Park
4.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Castello baronale D'Amelj, Melendugno
124 min walk • The Melendugno castle or rather tower, now called the D'Amely baronial palace, was built on the edge of the ancient city walls of the present town in the province of Lecce.
4.2 miSW
Forts and castles
Palazzo baronale di Lizzanello, Lizzanello
109 min walk • Also known as Paladini Palace, named after the feudal family that erected it, it is of fifteenth-century origin and was originally built as a castle. Modified for the first time in the 16th century, it was transformed into a stately residence by...
5.3 miW
Town
Cavallino
135 min walk • One of the highlights of Cavallino is its picturesque old town, with narrow cobblestone streets and historic architecture. Visitors can wander through the winding alleys, discovering hidden piazzas, quaint cafes, and local artisan shops.
4.6 miSW
Town
Caprarica di Lecce
118 min walk • Caprarica di Lecce is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce. It is located in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. Antonio Verri was a poet and writer who was born in the town.