Castello normanno, Medieval fortress in Rende, Italy.
The Norman Castle features four defensive towers and walls measuring two meters in thickness, standing at the highest point of Rende's historic center.
Boemondo d'Altavilla constructed this fortress in 1095 under the direction of his father Roberto il Guiscardo as part of the Valle del Crati defense network.
The castle transformed from a military structure to a noble residence, housing several aristocratic families including the Alarços de Mendoza and the Magdalone.
The castle contains a large courtyard cistern designed to collect and store rainwater, ensuring water supply during extended siege periods.
From 1922 to 2011, the Norman Castle served as Rende's town hall before becoming home to the Museo d'Arte Contemporanea Bilotti.
Location: Rende
GPS coordinates: 39.33152,16.18111
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:22
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