Monasterace Castle

Description

The historical centre of Monasterace is crowned at its highest points by the Norman-Byzantine castle dating from the 11th century. The current appearance dates mainly from the 15th-16th centuries.

Address
Via Castello 111, Monasterace, Italy

Established
11th century

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