Castel Menardo, Medieval castle in Serramonacesca, Italy
The castle maintains a triangular layout with a quadrangular structure at one end and two circular towers protecting the other vertices of the fortification.
Between the 12th and 14th centuries, Castel Menardo was constructed to defend the Abbey of San Liberatore against Saracen incursions from the Val Pescara region.
The fortress represents an example of medieval military architecture, illustrating defensive strategies implemented in southern Italy during the Middle Ages.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following a one-kilometer footpath from the road that leads to the Hermitage of Sant'Onofrio.
The strategic position between the Maiella mountains and Val Pescara allowed the fortress to control and protect the surrounding territory effectively.
Location: Serramonacesca
GPS coordinates: 42.24037,14.08629
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:13
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