Torremaggiore Ducal Castle

Description

The Castle of the Dukes (originally Counts) of Sangro, built from a Norman tower, has maintained the Renaissance appearance. It includes four circular and two square towers, and a throne hall with a 17th-century fresco frieze. It is home to the archaeological exhibition of findings from Fiorentino.

Address
Via Luigi Rossi 1, Torremaggiore, Italy

Established
11th century

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