Nicastro Castle

Lamezia Terme, Italy

Nicastro's origins trace back to the 9th century, when Calabria was part of the Byzantine Empire, when a fortress called Neo Castrum ('New Castle') was created. In 1057, the area was conquered by the Normans, but Nicastro revolted against Robert Guiscard and his brother Roger. Having dominated the revolt, the new nobiliary had the castle built, which was restored in the 13th century by Frederick II of Swabia. It served as the place of imprisonment of Frederick II's son Henry.

The castle was destroyed by the disastrous earthquake of 1638 and lies today in ruins. 

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

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Céline Timmers (5 months ago)
beautiful castle but it seems to be closed for an undecided period, a shame :(
Saul Macys (7 months ago)
Closed for a long time.
Gin (7 months ago)
It looks stunning but seems like it's closed forever. All gates were closed and overgrown.
adriana bautista (11 months ago)
Long way up and it is not open anymore
daniel Zongrone (2 years ago)
A Castle ruin to discover
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