# Forte Spagnolo, L'Aquila, Italy: what it is and when to go > Forte Spagnolo, L'Aquila is a castle in L'Aquila, Italy (Forte spagnolo). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. It has articles in 9 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/fuerte-espanol/ - Reviewed on: 2026-10-02 - Language: en ## In a nutshell - **What it is:** Castle in L'Aquila, Italy · History - **Local name:** Forte spagnolo - **Where:** Italy - **Best time:** March to June and September to October. - **Nearest airport:** FCO Rome, 113 km as the crow flies - **Coordinates:** 42.35392, 13.40472 ## What it is and where Forte Spagnolo, L'Aquila is a castle in L'Aquila, Italy (Forte spagnolo). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Italy: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. It is in [L'Aquila](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/l-aquila/), where this site lists 75 more places to see, 1.3 km from the centre. Its coordinates are 42.35392, 13.40472; the nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO, Rome), 113 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=42.353925%2C13.404717) - [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.353925%2C13.404717) 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 Forte Spagnolo, L'Aquila is **March to June and September to October**. | Mes | Época | Hours of daylight | | --- | --- | --- | | January | Possible | 9 h 14 | | February | Possible | 10 h 21 | | March | Best time | 11 h 39 | | April | Best time | 13 h 10 | | May | Best time | 14 h 25 | | June | Best time | 15 h 05 | | July | Possible | 14 h 48 | | August | Possible | 13 h 43 | | September | Best time | 12 h 16 | | October | Best time | 10 h 49 | | November | Possible | 9 h 32 | | December | Possible | 8 h 55 | In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. 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 - [Parco del Castello](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/parque-del-castillo/): Public park in L'Aquila, Italy · 41 m - [Palazzo Ardinghelli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/palazzo-ardinghelli/): Historical building in L'Aquila, Italy · 413 m - [Basilica of San Bernardino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-bernardino/): Church in L'Aquila, Abruzzo, Italy · 414 m - [Palazzo Pica Alfieri](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/palazzo-pica-alfieri/): Building in L'Aquila, Italy · 605 m - [Palazzetto dei Nobili](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/palazzetto-dei-nobili/): Building in L'Aquila, Italy · 667 m 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 Forte Spagnolo, L'Aquila? It is a castle in L'Aquila, Italy (Forte spagnolo in the local language). It has articles in 9 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 Forte Spagnolo, L'Aquila? March to June and September to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 55. ### How do you get to Forte Spagnolo, L'Aquila? The nearest main airport is Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO), 113 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.353925%2C13.404717) 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 [Parco del Castello](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/parque-del-castillo/), [Palazzo Ardinghelli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/palazzo-ardinghelli/), [Basilica of San Bernardino](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/basilica-de-san-bernardino/). The rest is in [the Italy guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/italia/). Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/1450244), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1438933), CC0. More about Forte Spagnolo, L'Aquila on [Wikipedia](https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forte_spagnolo). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).