Venetico Castle

Venetico Superiore, Italy

Venetico castle was built by Spadafora family in the late 15th century. It was used as a residence until 1908, when the massive earthquake destroed the castle.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Antonella Saya (5 years ago)
Immersed in nature and in the beauty of history.
Daniela Scilipoti (5 years ago)
Unfortunately you can not define the castle, but rather a ruin, shame to leave the total neglect such a structure, have gone from Roccavaldina a village close, well cared upper Venetico a totally abandoned village itself, there are places like this enviable but unloved by the people who administer them and who live there.
Mari' (6 years ago)
On the map defined castle, but then after having done a little 'way by car and a lot of climbing on foot you find yourself in front of a ruin covered with weeds and brambles. A pity, the only thing beautiful the view
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