Amendolea Castle

Condofuri, Italy

Amendolea Castle has Norman origins, and it was enlarged subsequently in the late Middle Ages. It is now made up of two recognizable parts. One is the entrance of parallel piped shape, separated by a wall around the residential area. And the second is the rectangular hall of the latter, with very high walls and arched windows and small towers, one of which, isolated, served as a dungeon. With an irregular plan and strong walls, the Castle houses a chapel tower, built in the Norman age. At the second level of the tower, there is a small apsidal church with an entrance facing south, as in the Byzantine tradition. The castle was rebuilt several times, until the earthquake of 1783 that caused important collapses that could not be fixed.

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Founded: 11th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Stefania Raso (5 months ago)
Abandoned jewel of the Ionian coast, located in Amendola, it is not easily accessible given the difference in altitude on which it is located. Even though it is now a ruin, it has an impact, as does the valley below. The view of the Ionian Sea is spectacular. In addition to the surrounding walls, the towers and the fireplace room, you can visit the castle church, of which the apse still remains intact.
Francesco Cammarata (7 months ago)
The castle is a ruin, but very large and well kept. The wonder is the view you can enjoy. In addition to the Ionian Sea in the background... you can enjoy the privilege of the view of the Amendolea and Condofuri rivers. Park before the start of the local road... unless you want to climb the road with a 4x4.
John Connor (7 months ago)
nice view, area is pretty clean.
ferdinando alampi (2 years ago)
The road is all uphill for about 20/25 minutes on foot but it doesn't weigh you down because a beautiful panorama of the Amendolea river frames the suggestive Ruffo Castle. I highly recommend it to anyone passing by Condofuri.
Cesare Pesaro (3 years ago)
I have always made this consideration "no matter how many photos I can publish, I will never render the same emotion as reality". This place is one of them. In fact you have to be there to understand the experience of a magical place like this. Spectacular !!!
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