The Postiglione Castle was built around the year 1000 by three Norman brothers, namely Richard, Roger and William of Hauteville. It appears as a fortification system articulated around a main body. The building was equipped with six towers. One of these allowed access to the prison, another, with stairs, led to the lower parts from where the carriages accessed. During the world conflicts it was used as a military prison and later a museum, today you can admire a vast panorama that includes the G read more
The Postiglione Castle was built around the year 1000 by three Norman brothers, namely Richard, Roger and William of Hauteville. It appears as a fortification system articulated around a main body. The building was equipped with six towers. One of these allowed access to the prison, another, with stairs, led to the lower parts from where the carriages accessed. During the world conflicts it was used as a military prison and later a museum, today you can admire a vast panorama that includes the Gulf of Salerno, the Cilento National Park, Vallo di Diano and Alburni (where it is located), part of the Cilento and Amalfi coasts and finally the island of Capri. Thanks to its strategic position, in fact, over the centuries it was contested by many people. read less
