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Italy > Calabria > Norman castle in Cosenza (Castello Svevo)

Norman castle in Cosenza (Castello Svevo)

N 39°17.186', E 16°15.46'
2019-04-26
http://www.castellocosenza.it/
Our rating: 6.80
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The castle was originally built by the Saracens around the year 1000, but since then nothing has been preserved. Later it was owned by the Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II who imprisoned here his son Henry.

Norman castle in Cosenza
Norman castle in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak


Norman castle in Cosenza
Norman castle in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak


Norman castle in Cosenza
Norman castle in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak

Henry was buried in the cathedral of Cosenza and in 1908 his remains were examined by scientists. Damage caused by leprosy was revealed on the bones and the initial theory of imprisonment may be incorrect. A father could just keep his son locked up taking care of him.

Norman castle in Cosenza
Norman castle in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak


Norman castle in Cosenza
Norman castle in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak

In the XV — XVI centuries Cosenza was the de facto capital of Calabria, many of the city's main sights were built during this period. And the castle became a prison.

View of the old town in Cosenza
View of the old town in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak


View of Cosenza
View of Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak

Since the 16th century, the castle fell into decay and gradually collapsed. At the moment, the reconstruction is already completed and the castle is available for visiting.

Norman castle in Cosenza
Norman castle in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak


Norman castle in Cosenza
Norman castle in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak


Norman castle in Cosenza
Norman castle in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak


Norman castle in Cosenza
Norman castle in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak


Norman castle in Cosenza
Norman castle in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak


Norman castle in Cosenza
Norman castle in Cosenza ©Yuriy Buriak

Check the official website for opening hours and price of tickets.

Getting there: Cosenza has a train station. We parked our car here N 39 17.116 E 16 15.493.
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