Muro Lucano Castle

Muro Lucano, Italy

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.

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Founded: 9th century AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Tony Renzulli (11 months ago)
In a particularly evocative context, the figure of San Gerardo Majella combines rural spirituality with the materialization of the castle village. Following an internal and pedagogical path, time grafts and strengthens the sense of community belonging: from the cathedral to the castle passing through the archaeological museum, the past eras galvanize the rooting in one's own cultural heritage.
Antonio sbk (13 months ago)
Muro Lucano is a wonderful town, and the first stop is to visit the medieval castle. From this height you can admire a wonderful 360-degree panorama and walk among the various panoramic terraces. Then admire the castle from the outside as it is not always open to visitors. And the nearby church
Gloriana Ippolito (16 months ago)
Marvelous. But what happened to the "Castellani"?
Nicola Russo (2 years ago)
Beautiful outside Inside closed to the public .... pity
Nico Zaccagnino (3 years ago)
Beautiful Majestic, the thought of Queen Joan of Anjou moving through her rooms evokes a thousand images in my mind, reachable by car Going up the statue of San Gerardo, park the car or motorbike in my case and take a nice walk enjoying the panoramic point look for Nico Zaccagnino on YouTube to watch the video
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