From the outpost of the Syracuse Greek Hiero I to the conquest of Alfonso of Aragon, from the splendour of Vittoria Colonna's wedding to the English bombing in 1809, from total abandonment to recovery through the intuition of a farsighted Ischian lawyer: twenty five centuries of history between churches, convents, prisons, lush gardens and breathtaking views, suspended between the sky and the sea in a timeless atmosphere.
Opening Times
Open 7 days a week*, all year, from 9 a.m. until sunset.
The last ticket will be issued AN HOUR AND A HALF BEFORE closing.
Closing time (at sunset) varies according to the time of year**.
Today Thursday 08 January: the Castle is CLOSED for routine maintenance.
Cafés and bookshop may have different closing days and times than visiting hours**.
* Closed for annual maintenance from January 7 through early March.
** For specific information on hours write or call.
Prices
- Full ticket € 12
- Children 0-9 yrs gratis
- Children 10-18 yrs € 6
- Students 19-26 yrs € 10
- Groups (20+) € 10
- 10-entry season ticket € 25
Allegra Hicks. Divinazione12 July - 30 October 2025
Come l'acqua che scorre (Like Flowing Water)Directed by Salvatore Ronga10 September 2025, at 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Festival dal barocco al jazz (23nd edition)1 August 2025, at 9 p.m.
Festa a mare agli scogli di Sant'Anna (Feast by the sea near Sant’Anna’s reef)1 August 2025
Ischia Film Festival28 June - 5 July 2025
Plan your visit
Practical information, opening times, ticket prices, accessibility, cafés and refreshment facilities, the bookshop, guided and special tours.
The history of the Castle
The most notable events in the history of the Castle, from antiquity to the present day.
The Tour Route
You will encounter many places and sights while visiting the Castle.
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Terrace of the Immaculate Conception
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Church of the Immaculate Conception
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Convent of St. Mary of Consolation
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Nuns' Cemetery
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Convent viewpoint
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Caffetteria del Monastero
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Casa del Sole (House of the Sun)
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Church of St. Peter at Pantaniello
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Millstone for wine-making and cellars
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Millstone alley
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Bourbon prison
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Terrace of Olive Trees
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"Il terrazzo" Café
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Church of Holy Mary of Grace or of the Ortodonico
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Ancient watch and defence tower
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Sun Route
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Steps of St. Christopher
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Church of the Madonna Libera
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Ailanthus alley
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Remains of the temple of Sun
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Balcony of the temple
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Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
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Cathedral's Crypt of nobles
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Panoramic loggia
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Exit
Experience Castle life
Spend a peaceful holiday at the Castle. Dine while looking over Ischia from one of the terraces. Organise your event in a place without equal.
