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General information
Castle of Caldora
Other attraction
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At the top of the hill stands the castle of Caldora, which in its original structure dates from the tenth century. It was part of the defense system of the Valley Peligna. Initially it had a triangular shape with a single tower in the north to defend against enemy attacks. The elevation of the tower of the north-east, the oldest and 24 meters high, When, in the fifteenth century., Passed to Caldora, the castle was enlarged by the addition of two more towers and residential wing. After the Caldora they held the Orsini, who built the round towers to protect the square. The two tallest towers have an elegant crenellations.
Location
Pacentro
67030
Italy
Abruzzo
42.0509
13.9943
682.32
Contact
0039 0864 41114
Province of L'Aquila
Additional information
National
Good
Cultural tourism