Lancellotti Castle, Lauro, Italy

The city of Lauro is known for the imposing Lancellotti Castle, built in the 11th century in a beautiful panoramic position. The first written mention of the Castle appeared in a document of the 10th century, the owner of the 'Castel Lauri' was a certain Raimundo.

The castle was set on fire by the French army in 1799. The building, which appears today as it was reconstructed in 1872 by Prince Filippo Lancellotti, was inaugurated on the same year on the feast day of the patron saints, August 25th, and presents a composite architectural style of Gothic, Renaissance, Neoclassical, and Baroque. T

he castle stands in a small and elegant 19th-century garden, with a central circular fountain that was previously part of a large 17th-century park destroyed during the events of 1799. To the right of the Renaissance wooden portal is the stable, which houses a remarkable 17th-century statue. At the back, a small gate leads to the secret garden, while the family chapel and part of the private apartments are located behind. In front of the avenue, a short bridge connects the courtyard to the residence.

Abbey of Saint-Georges

Saint-Georges de Boscherville Abbey is a former Benedictine abbey. It was founded in about 1113 by Guillaume de Tancarville on the site of an earlier establishment of secular canons and settled by monks from the Abbey of Saint-Evroul. The abbey church made of Caumont stone was erected from 1113 to 1140. The Norman builders aimed to have very well-lit naves and they did this by means of tall, large windows, initially made possible by a wooden ceiling, which prevented uplift, although this was replaced by a Gothic vault in the 13th century. The chapter room was built after the abbey church and dates from the last quarter of the 12th century.

The arrival of the Maurist monks in 1659, after the disasters of the Wars of Religion, helped to get the abbey back on a firmer spiritual, architectural and economic footing. They erected a large monastic building one wing of which fitted tightly around the chapter house (which was otherwise left as it was).

Tony (14 months ago)
Lucky enough to get a tour. Very nice views.

Napoleon K. (15 months ago)
I attended a wedding party! Amazing

eugene corcione (2 years ago)
Very well up kept facility. The care takers are extremely nice! The history is great. Would highly recommend checking this place out.

Francesca Menna (2 years ago)
Bella location

Fabien Heinen (5 years ago)
Nice peaceful town, away from the hustle and bustle from Naples.

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