Castello di Carafa, Medieval castle in Cirò, Italy
The castle exhibits a trapezoidal layout with two circular corner towers and a pentagonal bastion, reflecting military architectural elements from different periods.
Built between the 14th and 16th centuries, the fortress incorporates Angevin-era round towers and an Aragonese-period pentagonal bastion in its structure.
The courtyard pavement displays an intricate nine-pointed star design, attributed to mathematician and astronomer Luigi Lilio who created the Gregorian calendar.
The castle, owned by the municipality of Cirò, requires advance appointment scheduling for visitors to access its three distinct levels and historical chambers.
Local stories tell of a hidden treasure within the castle walls, supposedly concealed among what residents believe to be 365 different rooms.
Location: Cirò
Address: Corso Lillo, 35
GPS coordinates: 39.38057,17.06451
Latest update: March 10, 2025 20:50
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