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Castelmezzano, surrounded by a rocky landscape, has preserved the original medieval urban layout with houses built on the rock according to the ancient form of terracing, with the roofs in stone slabs.
The walking tour will take you to the discovery of the historical center.
It will be discovered how Castelmezzano at the time of the Crusades was an important stop for the knights who went to the Holy Land.
Here you will also visit the Mother Church of Santa Maria (called dell'Olmo) made of local stone with inside a wooden statue of the Madonna with Child and a wooden baroque altar.
The tour will continue in the village among the palaces built by noble families such as the great ducal palace of De Lerma, the last lords of Castelmezzano.
The tour will end with a visit to the ruins of the Norman-Swabian castle and the narrow and very steep Norman staircase, the staircase was dug into the rock to lead the soldiers to a high place to watch over the fortress
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Piazza Emilio Caizzo square (in front of the Mother Church)
Itinerary
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1
The Norman staircase of Castelmezzano is a steep path carved into the rock that connects the village to the top of the castle; a narrow and evocative passage, used in medieval times to reach strategic lookout points over the Basento valley.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The historic center of Castelmezzano is a picturesque network of stone houses nestled among the rocks of the Lucanian Dolomites, with narrow alleys, stairways, and scenic views; at its heart stands the Mother Church, dedicated to Santa Maria dell’Olmo, a medieval-origin building that has been renovated several times, featuring a simple interior with some noteworthy artistic elements.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The ruins of the Norman-Swabian castle of Castelmezzano, located in the highest part of the village, preserve remains of walls, towers, and a staircase carved into the rock; an ancient medieval fortification with a defensive function, today reduced to a few evocative historical and panoramic remains.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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