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Castle · Bagnoli Irpino (AV)

Cavaniglia Castle

  • Visit: about 1 h 15 min
  • 656 m
Pictured: Bagnoli Irpino · Lukewill · CC BY-SA 3.0 · resized and cropped

A castle of Norman origin on the Serra hill in Bagnoli Irpino, restored and open for exhibitions.

From the top of the Serra hill, the castle overlooks the village of Bagnoli Irpino and the upper Calore valley. Its origins are not precisely documented, but because of its similarities with other fortifications of the Norman Kingdom it is dated to the 11th–12th centuries. Over the centuries it passed to various feudal families, including the Cavaniglia, to whom it owes the name by which it is known.After a long period of neglect, the walls have been restored and the castle can be visited again, often hosting exhibitions and cultural events. Above all we love the view from the top over the historic centre and the village bell towers. We suggest climbing up here after a stroll through the alleys: the panorama over the valley more than repays the short climb.

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