Things to do in Rotondi Italy – what to see attractions and activities

The monumental complex of the Castello di Avella occupies a hill with steep sides located on the right of the river Clanis. The top of the hill is occupied by the structures of the fortress, dominated by the size of a cylindrical tower on a truncated conical base welded to the imposing structures of the Donjon. Some exploratory essays conducted in 1987 set the date of its plant to the Norman period (XI-XII century) and highlighted the existence of renovations during the 13th century.

The Antiquarium was established in 1996. It exhibits many finds found in the archaeological area of the Clanis Valley. The objects are distributed in four rooms according to a chronological system. Ceramics, funeral kits and everything else belong to a period ranging from Prehistory to the Roman period.

Historical news of the Castle of Pietrastornina has been reported since 774, when he is cited in an act of donation by Prince Arechi II. There are few ruins of the original structure, but safe sources describe it as a fortress consisting of two buildings of different sizes placed on a rocky promontory.

The Abbey Museum of the Sanctuary of Montevergine was founded in 1968 within the premises of the Abbey of Montevergine. It was re-established in 2000 on the occasion of the Jubilee by exhibiting works of liturgical heritage received from the churches and the territory of Mercogliano. The exhibition is divided into four sections where paintings, wooden finds and sacred vestments of great interest are located.

The Castle of Mercogliano Diroccato, better known by the name of Capocastello, dominates the whole town from above overlooking the village. Nowadays, this building, which was very extensive, remains only ruins, but they help us understand what its initial structure was.

It is assumed to have been built in 1199, as information about the Water Gate was reported in a written document of the time. It is called this because in its immediate vicinity there are water springs and some city fountains. The water source also operated a mill. The Water Gate is still in excellent condition.

The door of Fellino is located in the Municipality of Lauro. The door was built in the 17th century. In 1789 the building was restored and the clock was added. The building was made with white stone with quadrangular pillars and the clock is positioned in the center.

The first sources document the existence of the Lancellotti Castle around 976. This Lombard-Roman construction was set on fire by the French in 1799 and was then rebuilt by Filippo Massimo Lancellotti, from whom it took its name. A special feature of the castle is the fact that it has a secret garden. It is currently in excellent condition.

The Castle of Monteforte was erected during the 7th and 8th centuries by the Lombards. During the 16th century the structure was abandoned and is currently in poor conservation conditions.

The Tufo Castle was built during the Lombard era. It was the field of many battles during the Middle Ages. During its best time, the building was owned by the Tufo family, but was later sold.