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Castle · Mercato San Severino (SA)

Castle of Mercato San Severino

  • Visit: about 1 h 15 min
  • 335 m
Castle of Mercato San Severino
Photo: Alexehilary · CC BY-SA 4.0 · resized

One of the largest medieval castles in southern Italy, cradle of the Sanseverino family.

The castle stands on the hill overlooking Mercato San Severino. It was the power base of the Sanseverino, one of the most powerful families of the Kingdom of Naples.Its walls and towers extend over several levels for a considerable length. The castle has been restored and can be reached on a walk from the centre.

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