Casalbore is sited at the top of a hill (600 metres above sea level) overlooking the River Miscano.
The original hamlet was built in the Norman period and first recorded in 1118.
Through the years, the Castle belonged to several aristocratic families. Finally, in 1485, it was purchased by the Caracciolos who owned the complex until 1806.
Unfortunately the medieval fortress was destroyed in the earthquake of 1962.
The present quadrangular Tower dating back to the second half of the 12th century is one of the best preserved examples of Norman Towers in Irpinia.
The Norman Tower is more than 10 m. high, is entered by a stone portal that was built by the Caracciolo family in the 17th century.
The little village of Casalbore has also a very interesting archaeological site. The finds from the archaeological site are in the Archeological Museum of Avellino and Ariano Irpino.
Archaeologists
have unearthed
an
archaeological
temple
"Tempio
Italico"
dating
back to the
third
B.C.
(the
finds will be
transferred
from the
museums
in Ariano
Irpino
and in
Avellino
to
The
Norman
Tower,
that will host
an
Archaeological
Museum).
Maraviglia
Palace
(is
a
16th
century
restored Palace
that will host
a
Restoration
School).
VISITING IRPINIA CASTLES by Tina Rigione The first guidebook in English, interactive and multimedia, which takes you between the Castelli d'Irpinia, and not only, with a click or a tap: archaeological sites, city walls, towers, medieval villages, palaces and religious monuments, hundreds of original photos collected in photo galleries and video spots, interactive maps, 90 verification and learning tests for children and teenagers and adults, terminology glossary and references to historical figures, main typical products, important cultural events; direct links to the e-mail box to request information on availability and on tourist routes and / or to visit the historical sites; direct links to the website to access the pages in Italian, English, German and Japanese, direct links to social media Facebook, Twitter, Blogger; Back Stage and notes from the author. Apple ID: 1471103747 - ISBN: 9788888332284
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