Nocera Castle

Nocera Inferiore, Italy

One of the most beautiful places to visit in Nocera Inferiore is the medieval castle. Strategically located on the top of Santa Andrea's hill, this fortified structure was founded in the 9th century. In 1138 it was destroyed by the troops of Ruggero II. Helena, the widow of Manfred of Sicily, was imprisoned in the Castle and died here after the battle of Benevento (1268).

Of the Castle you can still see the two walls, the Gothic arches of the aviary and the apse area of the church of Santa Maria alla Torre, located behind the keep. Of particular beauty is the Royal Cavallerizza divided into spans and covered by barrel vaults. Currently the Castle is in the management of the Municipality of Nocera Inferiore after the homonymous Palace has been established inside it.

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Nocera Inferiore, Italy

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

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Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Denis Benaglia (5 months ago)
Everything was beautiful, full of history and the luck of meeting the boy Gianmarco "artist", who passed on to us throughout the entire journey as a guide, his competence, passion for what is our past that we easily risk losing! Thanks again Gianmarco ?

ANDREA GATTO (6 months ago)
Beautiful and unexpected, the caretaker is a very kind and knowledgeable person

Pierluigi Gambardella (23 months ago)
Ok

Justin (2 years ago)
Simply sooper

Francescopaolo Maiorano (2 years ago)
My partner and I were on an evening in mid-July for a candlelit concert, a splendid place with a breathtaking view and a lovely evening ... to visit, a suggestive place

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