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Castle · Ariano Irpino (AV)

Norman Castle of Ariano Irpino

  • Visit: about 1 h 30 min
  • 811 m
Norman Castle of Ariano Irpino
Photo: ALC · Public domain · resized

The castle of Ariano Irpino, linked to the Assizes of Roger II, with the museum of Norman civilisation.

The castle stands on the highest part of Ariano Irpino, in the middle of the public gardens. It was built by the Normans and strengthened by the Aragonese with four round towers.In Ariano, in 1140, King Roger II promulgated the Assizes, the laws of the new Kingdom of Sicily. The castle houses the Museum of Norman Civilisation, with weapons, armour and reconstructions.

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