Castello feudale

It is a fortress that overlooks the abandoned or almost uninhabited village of Castello, which comes to life only on the occasion of some specific events. In the Lombard era, construction began on the area where the Sanctuary now stands, the construction of a castle-enclosure. It was in visual communication with the castles of Mercato San Severino and Montoro, and was inserted in the trajectory of the defensive system also consisting of the castles of Roccapiemonte and Serino. The position of th read more

It is a fortress that overlooks the abandoned or almost uninhabited village of Castello, which comes to life only on the occasion of some specific events. In the Lombard era, construction began on the area where the Sanctuary now stands, the construction of a castle-enclosure. It was in visual communication with the castles of Mercato San Severino and Montoro, and was inserted in the trajectory of the defensive system also consisting of the castles of Roccapiemonte and Serino. The position of the original manor was undoubtedly dominant and therefore it must have had defensive works that made it one of the most invulnerable in the area. The extension of the castle and its strengthening were carried out during the Byzantine domination, during which the cult of San Nicola da Bari, bishop of Mira, was also introduced, and therefore the construction of the first place of worship was also begun. Critical/significant aspects - Site little valued and little publicized. It is in a state of decay. read less