Carafa Castle of Roccella Jonica

The Carafa di Roccella Jonica Castle is located on a rocky promontory at 104 m.s.l.m. and overlooks the entire country.

Founded in the Norman period by Gualtieri De Collepietro, the property subsequently passed to the Ruffo family for several generations, then to Galeotto Baldaxi (the Baldassino or Bardassino of the chronicles), a character known for his military exploits during the war of King Alfonso.

Later, to the Marquis of Crotone Antonio Centelles and, finally from 1479 to 1806, to the noble Carafa della Spina family, from which it was partially remodeled and restored. This monumental building, powerful in its structure, constituted an impregnable bulwark, resisting the assaults of the Turkish pirate Dragut Pascià, in 1553.

Map: Carafa Castle of Roccella Jonica

vCard Info:

Address: Via Città, 89047
Roccella Ionica (RC) Calabria
Latitude: 38.32549778247211
Longitude: 16.40711545944214
Site: https://www.castelloroccella.i...

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Type: Building
Function: Castle
Creation date: 09-12-2020 04:57
Last update: 02/02/2021