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Not much in the way of information in English - well at least not in February. But the views on a gorgeous day are amazing.
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Date of experience: February 2020
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The castle built first as a byzantine stronghold and then later rebuilt under Aragonese rule, was open and is used as a public park with several cultural events taking place inside it. The view from the walls was nice, with the Piana del Sele to the right and the Amalfi coast far ahead with the island of Capri at its end.…
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Date of experience: February 2018
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This is a stunning place. Almost did not go but saw the sign fir the castle and drive up to it. I think you are meant to pay for parking but we parked outside the car park. There was somebody charging €1 entrance fee for the castle. We walked through the little village which is incredible. Still inhabited with shops and restaurants and wine bars. Sadly it is a bit ‘tacky’ with horrid pirate dummies outside the little shop. Could be stunning but I guess that costs money. Even the restaurants with the most stunning views, have nasty plastic canopies and chairs. Still worth going. There was a wedding taking place in the little catholic chapel and the guests were spilling out. Not sure how the bride got there. Incredible setting. Stunning views down to the beach. …
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Date of experience: September 2018
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The castle is on tip of the hill and is a bit of a hike up some steep steps- but worth seeing. The views from the castle are amazing. To us, the greatest thing was how it was built so long ago!! Wonderful!
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Date of experience: September 2018
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