Rotonda Castle Ruins
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Castles and fortressesFree entry

Rotonda (Potenza)

Rotonda Castle Ruins

In the upper part of Rotonda stand the ruins of the castle, in the medieval core of the town, above the newer area down in the valley.

  • Opening hoursAlways accessible (open-air site).
  • AdmissionFree entry.
  • WhereParte alta – Rotonda (PZ)

History

Rotonda already existed in Lombard times. The castle was built by the Sanseverino di Bisignano family in the 15th century; today only the ruins remain.

What to see

  • The castle ruins, with the tower.
  • The steep stone staircases that climb up from the town.
  • The alleys and stone portals of the medieval core.

How to get there

You climb on foot from the centre via staircases; Rotonda is the “gateway” to the Pollino National Park.

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