Policastro Castle

The Old Town of Policastro is enclosed by medieval walls of Norman origin, dating from the time of King Roger I (11th century), and is dominated by a fortified castle. Policastro Bussentino also has other ancient monuments of great historical and artistic value.

The Castle of Policastro Bussentino stands out and was formerly a Byzantine fortress built in the 6th-7th century at the end of the Greek-Gothic War when Bussento passed under the dominion of the Byzantines, who built a fortress on the highest point of the hill.

In the 14th century the castle was enlarged and strengthened by Giacomo Sanseverino (1290-1364), as we can read on the marble inscription above the door to the east: Magnifico Domino Iacobus de Santo Sevirino, of 1309.

References:

• italythisway.com

Address

Via Castello 40, Policastro Bussentino, Italy

Details

Founded: 11th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy