CASTLE OF NICOTERA

The byzantines since VI century a.C. were the first to build fortified centers (Kastron or castrum) choosing places on high ground, exploiting the natural morphology of the landscape, above all to protect themselves and control the surronding territory from the threats carried by the external population.

The Byzantine fortification therefore had a strategic military-political logic, then the arrival of the Normans during the XI century, highlighted the conception of territorial power distributed among the various comites, wich had occupied numerous important cities.

SHORT HISTORY - In last byzantine phase (IX-X century a.D.) the roman city of Nicotera (Nicotrum) was moved on the high places, then the Normans (1065) moved the city again to hygher hills areas, builted at  the top of  the hill also a large manor to accomodate a large military  troop.

position

Nicotera

to the left of the image you can see the castle

other view
at the bottom of the sea

(foto tratta da Mapio)

the castle

prospectus looking at the see

print of Nicotera in 1699

the castle during the XVI and XVII centuries changed structurally became a military coastal fortress.

In XVIII century was remodeled in a noble palace.

the castle enjoys a panoramic position

 sea view and fertile plain, where the roman city was located 

wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!😎😎😎😎

NOTE - The image above between today's the seaside town and agricultural fields was the roman city.

The medieval town is rich in churches and stately palace.

Dott. Giuseppe Lombardo