# Copertino Castle, Italy: what it is and when to go

> Copertino Castle is a XIII century Angevin castle in Copertino, Italy (Castello di Copertino) (Lecce). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. It has articles in 7 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/castillo-de-copertino/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** XIII century Angevin castle in Copertino, Italy · History
- **Local name:** Castello di Copertino
- **Where:** Italy
- **Best time:** March to June and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** NAP Napoli, 325 km as the crow flies
- **Opening hours:** Mo-Sa 08:30-13:30
- **Website:** [musei.beniculturali.it](http://musei.beniculturali.it/musei?mid=879&nome=castello-di-copertino)
- **Coordinates:** 40.27359, 18.04402

## What it is and where

Copertino Castle is a XIII century Angevin castle in Copertino, Italy (Castello di Copertino) (Lecce). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Lecce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/lecce/), where this site lists 51 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 40.27359, 18.04402; the nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP, Napoli), 325 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=40.273591%2C18.044021)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.273591%2C18.044021)

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 Copertino Castle is **March to June and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 26 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 28 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 05 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 14 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 51 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 36 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 36 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 54 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 43 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 09 |

In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. 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

- [Monteroni di Lecce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/palazzo-baronale/): Italian comune · 7.4 km
- [Masseria Giudice Giorgi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/masseria-giudice-giorgi/): History · 9.3 km
- [Nardò Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/catedral-basilica-de-la-asuncion-de-maria/): Church building in Nardò, Italy · 10 km
- [Rudiae](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/parco-archeologico-rudiae/): Archaeological site in Lecce, Italy · 11 km
- [Spiaggia Sant'Isidoro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/spiaggia-di-sant-isidoro/): Beach · 12 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 Copertino Castle?

It is a XIII century Angevin castle in Copertino, Italy (Castello di Copertino in the local language). It has articles in 7 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 Copertino Castle?

March to June and September to October. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09.

### How do you get to Copertino Castle?

The nearest main airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), 325 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.273591%2C18.044021) 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 [Monteroni di Lecce](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/palazzo-baronale/), [Masseria Giudice Giorgi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/masseria-giudice-giorgi/), [Nardò Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/catedral-basilica-de-la-asuncion-de-maria/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/246786944), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3662583), CC0. More about Copertino Castle on [Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castello_di_Copertino). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

