Castello di Mercato San Severino

The fortress features three concentric defensive walls extending down the hill, with numerous towers maintaining their original battlements from the 11th century.

After its construction in 1067 by Turgisio Sanseverino, the castle became the stronghold of the Sanseverino family, controlling major trade routes in southern Italy.

Recent archaeological excavations between 2001 and 2006 uncovered a metallurgical workshop, daily artifacts, ceramics, and coins within the castle grounds.

The castle complex spans 157,500 square meters and contains a preserved chapel, church, water cistern, and parade ground accessible to visitors.

The castle stands at a location previously used as a Roman toll point called Rotaticum, where merchants paid fees along the Capua-Regium consular road.

Location: Mercato San Severino

Address: Via Emilio Coppola

GPS coordinates: 40.79093,14.75322

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:10