# Castello di Belcaro, Italy: what it is and when to go > Castello di Belcaro is a castle in Siena, Italy. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip. - Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/castello-di-belcaro/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Castle in Siena, Italy · History - **Where:** Italy - **Best time:** March to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** BLQ Bologna, 137 km as the crow flies - **Opening hours:** Apr-Oct Mo[1] 09:00-13:00,16:00-19:00 open; Nov-Mar Mo[1] 09:00-12:00,13:00-17:00 open; PH open || "open during culture week" - **Price:** Gratis - **Coordinates:** 43.30699, 11.29074 ## What it is and where Castello di Belcaro is a castle in Siena, Italy. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [Siena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/siena/), where this site lists 88 more places to see, 4.9 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 43.30699, 11.29074; the nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ, Bologna), 137 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). - [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=43.30699%2C11.290737) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.30699%2C11.290737) It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/) places in Italy. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap. ## When to go The best time to visit Castello di Belcaro is **March to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 08 | | February | Possible | 10 h 17 | | March | Best time | 11 h 39 | | April | Best time | 13 h 12 | | May | Best time | 14 h 30 | | June | Best time | 15 h 12 | | July | Possible | 14 h 54 | | August | Possible | 13 h 47 | | September | Best time | 12 h 17 | | October | Best time | 10 h 47 | | November | Possible | 9 h 27 | | December | Possible | 8 h 48 | In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather. When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#cuando-ir). ## Before you go to Italy To enter Italy there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Italy checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C, F and L · 230 V · 50 Hz (type L, with three pins in a row, needs an adapter); emergencies: 112. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it. ## What is nearby - [Villa Zara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/villa-zara/): History · 2.6 km - [Villa Elvira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/villa-elvira/): History · 2.7 km - [Certosa di Belriguardo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/certosa-di-belriguardo/): Winery · 2.9 km - [Fortezza Medicea](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/fortezza-medicea/): Fortress in Siena, Italy · 3.1 km - [Porta di Fontebranda, Siena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/porta-fontebranda/): City Gate in Siena · 3.2 km Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). ## More in Italy: History - [Vatican City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/ciudad-del-vaticano/): Holy See's independent state, an enclave within Rome, Italy - [Venice](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/venecia-2/): capital city of Veneto, Italy - [Florence](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/florencia-2/): Italian city and commune, located in Tuscany - [Naples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/napoles-2/): capital city of Campania, Italy - [Colosseum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/coliseo/): ancient Roman amphitheatre, a landmark of Rome, Italy - [St. Peter's Basilica](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-pedro/): church in Vatican City Every Italy place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/historia/). ## Frequently asked questions ### What is Castello di Belcaro? It is a castle in Siena, Italy. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. ### When is the best time to visit Castello di Belcaro? March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 48. ### How do you get to Castello di Belcaro? The nearest main airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ), 137 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=43.30699%2C11.290737) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Italy is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/#moverse). ### How do I add it to my trip? With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Italy map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby. ### What else is around here? Nearby you have [Villa Zara](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/villa-zara/), [Villa Elvira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/villa-elvira/), [Certosa di Belriguardo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/certosa-di-belriguardo/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/9168746), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3662483), CC0. More about Castello di Belcaro on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castello_di_Belcaro). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).