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Ariano Irpino Norman Castle

Italy · 7th century

Founded
c. 650
Style
Norman architecture
Location
Ariano Irpino
Elevation
811 m
Coordinates
41.15423°, 15.09473°
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Ariano Irpino Norman Castle in Italy
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Description

The Norman castle of Ariano Irpino (Italian: castello normanno di Ariano Irpino) stands on the top of the hill of the same name, in the highest and most panoramic part of the town, at an altitude of 811 m. Built in a strategic and not easily accessible point, in a dominant position with respect to the Ariano saddle (the main pass of the Campanian Apennines), the castle towers over the valleys of Ufita, Miscano, and Cervaro.

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In the rankings

Ariano Irpino Norman Castle ranks #7,157 of 9,040 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #495 of the 555 mapped in Italy. Founded c. 650, it is older than 96% of the atlas's dated landmarks, one of 39 atlas entries founded in the 7th century. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Naples, 79 km away. See how Italy compares in the castle statistics.

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