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Castle · Castellabate (SA)

Abbot's Castle, Castellabate

  • Visit: about 1 h 15 min
  • 265 m
Abbot's Castle, Castellabate
Photo: Gsq84 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized

The castle founded in 1123 by the Abbot of Cava, which gave Castellabate its name.

The castle was founded in 1123 by Costabile Gentilcore, Abbot of the Badia di Cava, to defend the population from raids from the sea. The village grew up around it and took its name from it.The castle dominates the historic centre of Castellabate, amid alleyways and viewpoints over the Cilento sea. Today it hosts exhibitions and events.

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