Castle of Stilo, Norman castle on Monte Consolino, Stilo, Italy
The Castle of Stilo stands on top of Monte Consolino with a circular tower and triangular fortifications overlooking the Stilaro Valley in Calabria.
Roger I of Sicily ordered the construction of this defensive fortress in 1050, marking the beginning of Norman control over southern Italian territories.
The castle grounds contain remnants of ancient Greek and Roman structures, reflecting multiple layers of Mediterranean civilizations through architectural elements.
Visitors can reach the castle through two paths: a steep route near the Cattolica church or a gentler climb from Stilo Cemetery with fourteen rest stops.
Local records from 1323 document the transfer of castle ownership to Noble Contestabile Marco, Baron of Settingiano, establishing hereditary control of the fortress.
Location: Stilo
Inception: 11 century
Address: Via Crucis
GPS coordinates: 38.48099,16.46457
Latest update: March 25, 2025 14:08
Cattolica di Stilo
332 m
Cascata del Marmarico
6.3 km
San Giovanni Theristis
1.6 km
Hermit of Santa Maria della Stella
2 km
Monte Stella
2.6 km
Ecomuseo delle ferriere e fonderie di Calabria
1 km
Torre di Bardolino
9.2 km
Monte Consolino
292 m
Fonderia Ferdinandea
8.1 km
Castello Medioevale
8.2 km
Dome of Stilo
461 m
Santi Cosma e Damiano
8 km
San Domenico
689 m
San Francesco
586 m
Monte Mammicomito
4.1 km
San Giovanni Battista Decollato, Santuario di Mamma Nostra,
1.1 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta in Cielo
1.2 km
Villa Caristo
8.7 km
Museo Archeologico di Monasterace
10.5 km
Chiesa di Santa Maria Assunta
7.1 km
Navetta per le Cascate del Marmarico
2.9 km
Cattolica Monastery in Stilo and Basilian-Byzantine complexes
607 m
Town hall of Pazzano
1.2 km
Walls of Monasterace
8.3 km
Town hall of Guardavalle
4.6 km
Town hall of Stignano
7 km
Town hall of Riace
7.1 km
Town hall of Bivongi
1 kmReviews
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