Castles in Italy
Castles in Italy: 11,698 castles across 3,611 towns and cities — including 3,551 medieval castles, 7,253 palaces, 474 ruins, 99 UNESCO-listed. Browse the list, or narrow it down by city and type.
- 99 UNESCO World Heritage
- 7 free to visit
- 19 house a museum
- 63 castle hotels
- 474 ruins to explore
Choose a city
- Abbazia
- Abbey of Saint Mary of Maniace
- Acquario Romano
- AEM building
- Aghinolfi Castle
- Agliè CastleUNESCOticketed
- Al Palazzo Lion Morosinicastle hotel
- Ala Ponzone Palace
- Albergo dei Povericastle hotel
- albergo delle nazioni
- Albergo Terminuscastle hotel
- Albertis Castle
- Alfieri Castle in Magliano
- Altare Castle
- Ambrosiana Palace
- Amtsgebäude
- Ancient Roman imperial palace of Milan
- Andora Castle
- Andraz Castle
- Angevin Castle
- Antica Corte Pallavicina
- Antonio Benci school
- Apostolic Palace
- Appia Pignatelli Battery
Common questions
How many castles are there in Italy?
11,698 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.
Are castles in Italy free to visit?
7 of 11,698 are confirmed free to visit, and 43 are ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.
Are any castles in Italy UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes — 99 of 11,698 are UNESCO-listed. Look for the World Heritage badge on the list.
Can you stay overnight in a castle in Italy?
Yes — 63 are castle hotels, with historic rooms you can book.