Uggiano Castle

Description

Uggiano Castle near Ferrandina was documented first time in 1029 when it was besieged by Muslims. It was enlarged in 1350, but after the earthquake 1492 king Frederick of Aragon orderred to build a new city Ferrandina. After this Uggiano was left to decay. Today only some ruins exists.

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Ferrandina, Italy

Established
11th century

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