Located on the north-western limits of the Roman Venafro, it originates from a megalithic fortification later transformed into the Lombard square keep. This transformation occurred when Count Paldefrido placed its 10th century headquarters there. In the 14th century, three circular towers and a crenellated branch were added to the square keep.
It was completely transformed in the fifteenth century by the Pandones, lords of Venafro; it was defended on three sides by a large moat whose construction involved the entire population. The moat was never completely completed due to a popular uprising which claimed the poor conditions in which she was forced to work.
The castle was accessed via a drawbridge to the west and a postern to the east. Poste it that allowed the access of one rider at a time and therefore could be controlled by a single guard. Enrico Pandone transformed it into a Renaissance residence by adding an Italian garden, an airy porch and having it frescoed with images of his mighty horses.
Pandone Venafro Castle
Address: Via Tre Cappelle, 86079, Isernia
Phone: 0865 904698
Site:
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