Amantea Caslte, Medieval fortress on coastal hilltop in Amantea, Italy
The castle features an irregular trapezoidal layout with angular towers, standing at 149 meters above the Tyrrhenian Sea on the Calabrian coast.
Constructed by Byzantines in the sixth century, the fortress served as a strategic defense point for various rulers including Arabs, Normans, and Aragonese until 1807.
The castle grounds maintain deep connections to local traditions, with inhabitants demonstrating exceptional resistance during multiple sieges throughout its military history.
Visitors need to follow steep paths to reach the castle remains, which include partially preserved sections of the oval keep known as San Nicola.
The structure earned its name Al Mantiah during Saracen occupation between 839 and 885, which later evolved into the current name Amantea.
Location: Amantea
Elevation above the sea: 149 m
Address: Via del Castello
GPS coordinates: 39.13761,16.07518
Latest update: April 2, 2025 14:02
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