Policastro Castle

Policastro Bussentino, Italy

The Old Town of Policastro is enclosed by medieval walls of Norman origin, dating from the time of King Roger I (11th century), and is dominated by a fortified castle. Policastro Bussentino also has other ancient monuments of great historical and artistic value.

The Castle of Policastro Bussentino stands out and was formerly a Byzantine fortress built in the 6th-7th century at the end of the Greek-Gothic War when Bussento passed under the dominion of the Byzantines, who built a fortress on the highest point of the hill.

In the 14th century the castle was enlarged and strengthened by Giacomo Sanseverino (1290-1364), as we can read on the marble inscription above the door to the east: Magnifico Domino Iacobus de Santo Sevirino, of 1309.

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Address

Via Castello 40, Policastro Bussentino, Italy

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

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User Reviews

Nicola Montesano (6 years ago)

Pasquale Bacco (6 years ago)
The area should be redeveloped. Currently it is only an unpaved parking lot. There are good potentials, they should be exploited not only for the town festival.

Alfonso Torre (6 years ago)
A nice and very welcoming place

Marco Pellegrino (6 years ago)

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