Castle of Santa Severina

The Castle of Santa Severina is a fortified complex featuring a square keep and four circular towers positioned on a hilltop overlooking the Neto river valley. The structure contains preserved rooms, defensive walkways, and exhibition spaces distributed across its levels.

The Norman leader Robert Guiscard ordered the construction of this fortress in the 11th century to secure control of the Neto valley region. Later rulers from the Angevin dynasty and Aragonese kingdom reinforced the defenses with additional towers and ramparts.

The castle displays weapons and defensive equipment that show visitors how the fortress was used to control the surrounding valley. The exhibitions reveal the daily purpose this structure served for the communities living nearby.

Visitors can explore the towers and defensive walkways at their own pace or join a guided tour through the complex. Wear suitable footwear as you will walk on uneven stone surfaces and slopes.

The structure displays multiple construction phases across its walls and towers because different rulers modified the complex over centuries. Visitors can spot the differences in building techniques and materials when exploring various parts of the fortress.

Location: Santa Severina

Phone: +390962555832

Email: gildo.biafora1@tin.it

Website: https://cultura.gov.it/luogo/castello-di-santa-severina

GPS coordinates: 39.14679,16.91446

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:45