Muro Lucano Castle

Description

The Castle of Muro Lucano was originally built by Lombards in the 9th century and later expanded. In 1382 Queen of Naples, Joanna I, died at the castle allegedly assassinated by order of the King of Naples, Charles III.

The castle was damaged by an earthquake in 1694 after which new parts we added and the drawbridge removed. Today parts of it are still inhabited by the Martuscelli family, relatives of Francesco Domenico Lordi who bought the castle in 1830.

Address
Arco Seminario 2, Muro Lucano, Italy

Established
9th century AD

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