Martinsicuro Antiquarium at the Tower of Charles V

In the heart of Martinsicuro, near the sea, the Tower of Charles V stands tall like an ancient guardian of time. Built in 1547 during the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, at the behest of Emperor Charles V, it had a strategic function: to defend the coast from Saracen pirates and to guard the border between the Kingdom of Naples to the south and the Papal States to the north.

Also known as the Tower of Martinsicuro, it stands out from the other coastal towers in Abruzzo due to its structure, which is more reminiscent of those in the Marche, Lazio and Campania regions. Today, completely restored, it is one of the most important and representative monuments of the city, so much so that it has acquired its name.

Antiquarium of Castrum Truentinum

Inside the tower is the Antiquarium of Martinsicuro, a museum that tells the story of the area and the ancient Castrum Truentinum, with archaeological finds and explanatory panels. In summer, it hosts exhibitions, cultural events, workshops for children and theatrical tours in costume.

Summer events

• The little archaeologist, every Thursday in August: workshops for children aged 6 to 11 (by reservation).

• Back to the past, 5 and 12 August at 9:30 p.m.: dramatised guided tours.

• Culture and tradition, 24 August: at 6:00 p.m.

Information

• The Antiquarium of Castrum Truentinum is located in Via Colle di Marzio, 1.
• Opening hours from June to September: Friday and Saturday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, Sunday from 10am to 12.30pm.
• Opening hours in July and August: Thursday and Friday from 6.30pm to 10.30pm, Saturday from 10.30am to 12.30pm and from 6.30pm to 10.30pm; Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Ticket: €3
• Contact and guided tour reservations: Gruppo Archeologico del Medio Adriatico (GAMA), telephone 329 0254513, email gamadriatico@gmail.com.