Castrovillari, Administrative center in Province of Cosenza, Italy
Castrovillari is a commune in the Province of Cosenza spread across multiple elevations reaching 362 meters (1,187 feet) above sea level. The town sits surrounded by mountains of the Pollino National Park region.
The name derives from the Latin 'castrum villarum,' reflecting its original settlement character. Norman forces under Robert Guiscard captured the area in 1064, marking a turning point in its development.
The Franciscan monastery founded in 1220 was the first of its order in Calabria and remains important to the town's religious practices. Visitors can see how this religious heritage continues to shape daily traditions here.
Two exits from the A2 motorway offer direct access to the town. This location makes it easy to reach other destinations throughout the province.
The Castello Aragonese, built in 1490, displays architectural elements from different historical periods layered into one structure. Walking through it reveals how successive rulers added their own designs over time.
Location: Province of Cosenza
Capital city: Castrovillari
Elevation above the sea: 362 m
Shares border with: Altomonte, Cassano allo Ionio, Cerchiara di Calabria, Chiaromonte, Civita, Frascineto, Morano Calabro, San Basile, San Lorenzo Bellizzi, San Lorenzo del Vallo, Saracena, Spezzano Albanese, Viggianello, Terranova di Pollino
Website: http://comune.castrovillari.cs.it
GPS coordinates: 39.81667,16.20000
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:27
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Serra Dolcedorme
8.8 km
Santuario della Madonna del Castello
1.6 km
Castello di Scribla
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Church of St Peter
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Salso Viaduct
6.7 km
Municipal Museum of icons and Byzantine Tradition
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1.3 km
Basilica San Giuliano
1.4 km
Santissima Trinità church
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Town hall
240 m
San Giuliano fountain
1.4 kmSan Vito church
979 m
Santa Lucia
5.7 km
Franciscan protoconvent
1.2 km
Aragonese Castle
1.1 km
Santa Maria delle Grazie church
972 m
Palazzo Gallo
826 m
San Giuseppe fountain
1.1 kmSezione di Archivio di Stato di Castrovillari
1.1 kmSanta Maria Assunta
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Palazzo Cassanese
1.2 km
Palazzo Cappelli
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547 mMuseo delle bambole e del costume Arbëreshë
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