Castello dell'Ettore, Medieval castle and art museum in Apice Vecchia, Italy.
The eighth-century castle contains two remaining decagonal towers that stand above the valleys of Calore, Ufita, Miscano, and San Andrea.
The castle served as a strategic fortification with underground tunnels and dungeons, providing escape routes during medieval sieges and hosting Frederick II of Swabia.
The castle houses both a Contemporary Art Museum and a Peasant Art Museum, featuring archaeological discoveries from various restoration projects throughout its history.
Located 15 kilometers from Benevento, the restored castle functions as an event venue with modern amenities including an elevator for accessibility.
The castle sits within Apice Vecchia, a town completely abandoned after the 1962 earthquake, earning it the nickname 'Pompeii of the 1900s'.
Location: Benevento
Address: Piazza Carbonari, 82021 Apice BN
Phone: +393349586464
Website: http://castellodellettore.com
GPS coordinates: 41.12024,14.93180
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:27
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