Rating
4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)
User Reviews
Michele Melchiorre (2 years ago)
The castle of Montevetrano stands on top of the hill of the same name, an observation post for access to the Picentino Valley, initially a Roman castrum, dating back to Hannibal's invasion of Italy. It was then a Byzantine, Lombard and Norman castle. Lastly it was the barracks of the royal carabinieri during the 1800s in contrast to the phenomenon of banditry. It is in a dominant position with respect to the entire Sele plain. Accessing it is not easy as there are many private properties around it, the first part of the route is in fact very impervious and you have to make your way through brambles, brushwood and plants as the route is very recent and not well marked. The second part, on the other hand, is very simple. The goal, however, will be absolutely worth it!
The castle of Montevetrano stands on top of the hill of the same name, an observation post for access to the Picentino Valley, initially a Roman castrum, dating back to Hannibal's invasion of Italy. It was then a Byzantine, Lombard and Norman castle. Lastly it was the barracks of the royal carabinieri during the 1800s in contrast to the phenomenon of banditry. It is in a dominant position with respect to the entire Sele plain. Accessing it is not easy as there are many private properties around it, the first part of the route is in fact very impervious and you have to make your way through brambles, brushwood and plants as the route is very recent and not well marked. The second part, on the other hand, is very simple. The goal, however, will be absolutely worth it!
Adry (2 years ago)
Nice seen from afar but you can't get up to above
Nice seen from afar but you can't get up to above
Robert (4 years ago)
This is a castle that really deserves, also for its historicity. The structure was completed by the Lombards and Normans. The central tower is very beautiful where it is said that a girl was held prisoner out of jealousy. Beware of two fairly deep wells. Inside the cave there are very dated signatures, also made by tourists (especially Scottish and Welsh). From the photos I have published you can see some old signatures.
This is a castle that really deserves, also for its historicity. The structure was completed by the Lombards and Normans. The central tower is very beautiful where it is said that a girl was held prisoner out of jealousy. Beware of two fairly deep wells. Inside the cave there are very dated signatures, also made by tourists (especially Scottish and Welsh). From the photos I have published you can see some old signatures.
Emanuele Crisci (4 years ago)
Very nice place with a breathtaking view.
Very nice place with a breathtaking view.
Davide Russo (6 years ago)
An enchanted place, wonderful to reach by bike or on foot!
An enchanted place, wonderful to reach by bike or on foot!
