Ancient ruins

Castillo de Arechi

Name: Castillo de Arechi
Address: Località Croce, Salerno, Campania, IT

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Maddalena

June 25, 2021

The medieval castle of Salerno contains three centuries of Lombard civilization (from the eighth to the eleventh century). The results of the archaeological investigations in the perimeter of the Turris major have revealed that the oldest construction phase dates back to the Gothic-Byzantine period. The Lombard prince Arechi II moved the capital of the duchy from Benevento to Salerno and chose the pre-existing fortress as the center of his new capital, located 300 meters above sea level on the top of Mount Bonadies. The prince raised and modified the ancient walls and built a castle "by nature and impregnable art, not being in Italy a fortress more equipped with it". In fact, on the Salerno hill there had been, already in previous centuries, a generic presence dating back to Roman times and testified by various archaeological finds and ceramic fragments. To the north-west rises the "Bastille", a watchtower, while in the outermost part there are a series of towers arranged around the castle and connected by crenellated walls and drawbridges. The fortification thus constituted allowed to dominate the enemies even to a small number of defenders. In 1077 the “Castello di Arechi” becomes Norman and functional for the Nordic knights who stole it from Gisulfo II, the last Lombard prince of Salerno. Later, the “Castello di Arechi” became an important element in the Aragonese defensive chessboard, only to gradually lose importance with the changing techniques of warfare. It was almost completely abandoned in the 19th century.

Marilù E Ferdinando

February 14, 2020

Castle of the Longobard Prince Arechi (8th century). From the castle the best view of Salerno and the Gulf. You can reach the area by bus nr19 (only working days

Aldo

May 2, 2018

Il Castello di Arechi è un castello medievale, costruito dal duca longobardo Arechi II, situato ad un'altezza di circa 300 metri sul livello del mare, che domina la città ed il golfo di Salerno. La posizione collinare lo rende un punto di osservazione spettacolare della città, dal quale si possono ammirare e fotografare il golfo salernitano, le Costiere Amalfitana e Cilentana. EN: The ancient medieval Arechi castle, was built by the Lombard Duke Arechi II, located at about 300 meters above the sea level, dominates Salerno and his gulf. Its position on the hill makes it a spectacular observation point of the city, from which you can view and photograph both the Amalfi and Cilento coasts.