Let’s have a virtual trip to discover the most delightful antique centers of Italy. Six beautiful places we will visit in the next future.

Castiglione del Lago (Umbria, Perugia)

It is a pentagonal-shaped fortress of the Lion; it was decided to be built by Emperor Frederick II in 1247.

The castle was assembled in this specific way to give the king a strategic control over all of Lake Trasimeno, and of course spot the enemy in timely fashion.

The peculiarity of this amazing fortress: its preservation over centuries. You will have the chance to see the three gates; then, inside the municipality.

There are also three plazas and three churches. If you will ever be around Florence area, you should definitely visit this medieval town.

Cefalù (Palermo, Sicilia)

The “Medieval Lavatoio” literally means “washer”, because until last century, people used this special place to wash their clothes.

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It is a castle which can be accessed from via Vittorio Emanuele. You will need to climb stairs created from lava stones, while water will be flowing from these stairs. The water of Cefalino river are considered pristine.

Legend tells that the river was originated from the crying of nymph, repented of killing her betraying lover. Medieval Lavatoio is located in the enchanted Sicily island, Cefalu’ it is a city belonging to Palermo.

Recanati (Marche)

The Montefiore castle was erected for defensive purposes in medieval age.

Over the course of the years, the Castle was losing his strategic importance and gradually abandoned.

It is a borough in the Province of Macerata, in the Marche region, Italy. Recanati was founded around 1150 AD from three pre-existing castles. It rises in the Montefiore, about 10 km from the center of Recanati.

During several centuries of economic prosperity, Recanati became home to prominent jurists, writers, and artists.

Bosa (Oristano, Sardegna)

The castle was built in 1112 on top of the hill of Serravalle by the noble Tuscan Malaspina dello Spino Secco family. Legend tells that the jealous marquis built an underpass from the castle to the cathedral so that his beautiful wife would go to church without being seen by indiscreet eyes.

The Castle of Serravalle is a medieval castle in Bosa, province of Oristano, Sardinia, Italy.

Maiera’ (Calabria)

The medieval village has the trait to be on rocky hill. From one side you can see the blue Mediterranean see, from the other, you will view a very deep ravine, which time before it was used to grind grain.

The legend tells that two men were fighting for the love of a beautiful lady. In order to keep peace among people, God decided to separate the city of Maiera’ from the other one.

Maiera’ is between Scalea and Diamante, Cosenza. In summer time is a major attraction for food festivals.

Castellabate (Campania)

Castellabate castle was fabricated between the 11th and 15th century. This fortress has sturdy walls with four towers. Inside the town, can be found old houses, and furnaces.

Nearby the castle, can be visited a fishermen village in San Marco di Castellabate.

Antonia L. Mosca