Castello di Matinale, Medieval Hohenstaufen castle in San Felice a Cancello, Italy.
Description
Castello di Matinale is a stone fortress in San Felice a Cancello built with defensive walls and towers typical of 13th-century military design. The structure shows how soldiers could defend and watch over the surrounding lands from its elevated position.
History
Frederick II of the Hohenstaufen dynasty built this fortress in the 13th century while ruling the Kingdom of Sicily. It was constructed during a time when German rulers controlled southern Italian territories and built defensive structures throughout the region.
Culture
The fortress shows how German and Italian building traditions mixed together, visible in the walls and tower designs that still stand today. This blend shaped how the place looks and tells the story of a time when different cultures worked side by side.
Practical
Reach the fortress by taking the provincial road SP149 from San Felice a Cancello town center and following signs toward it. Plan your visit ahead as the location is remote and not always easy to spot on the ground.
Did you know?
The fortress sits on an elevated hilltop that offers views across the wide landscape of Caserta province. From this vantage point, visitors quickly understand why ancient rulers chose this exact location for a stronghold.
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