Castello di Bivona, Medieval castle in Bivona, Italy.
The castle structure featured four cylindrical towers at its corners, surrounded by walls reaching fifteen meters in height with defensive battlements.
Built in 1304 by Governor Mariano D'Anagni for Angevin King Charles III, the castle emerged following the conflicts between Angevins and Aragonese.
The castle served multiple functions throughout centuries, from military fortification to episcopal residence and later housed a water mill and sugar cane processing facility.
The castle remains stand near the coast between the modern Vibo Marina port and the location of the ancient Hipponion harbor.
Archaeological evidence suggests the castle was constructed upon the foundations of an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Proserpina.
Location: Bivona
Address: Via Benedettini
GPS coordinates: 37.61957,13.43935
Latest update: March 6, 2025 11:41
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