Montesarchio Castle, Montesarchio, Italy

The Castello di Montesarchio is a castle in Montesarchio, Campania, Italy. The castle is sited atop Monte Taburno, and had been the site of prior fortifications during the medieval period, including occupations by Lombards and Normans. The present structure was mainly erected during the Aragonese rule of the Kingdom.

Following the Italian War of 1542-1546 between the Holy Roman Emperor Charles V and King Francis I of France, the castle was confiscated and given in 1532 to the Marquis of the Vasto, Alfonso II d’Avalos. In 1830, the castle was confiscated by the kingdom and turned into a prison. Among the famous mid-19th-century patriots jailed here were Carlo Poerio, Sigismondo Castromediano, Michele Pironti, and Nicola Nisco. The castle remained a prison until the end of the Second World War, and during the 1960s it served as an orphanage.

Since 2007, it has housed an archaeologic museum of the region: the Museo Archeologico Nazionale del Sannio Caudino di Montesarchio.

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Alex (7 months ago)
It is a very beautiful place, I recommend it to visit

Gregory Dedman (Bomber) (2 years ago)
Magnificent views quiet and tranquil place to sit and enjoy the vista

Ivailo Hr (3 years ago)
Very nice place sith excellent and experienced staff. In the fortress they are volunteering to do such job and to keep it open for visitors. The museum provide a lot about history of the region.

Richard Coleman (Dick) (3 years ago)
Gorgeous vista, Medieval castle, lovely little town. Go, you'll be glad you did!

Da Cdg (4 years ago)
Amazing view, relaxing landscape

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