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Aragonese Castle of Venosa

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The main entrance to the Aragonese Castle in Venosa
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Impressive fortress located in Venosa, in the province of Potenza

The Aragonese Castle was built in the 15th century at the behest of Duke Pirro del Balzo during Aragonese rule. It later became a stately home and Renaissance elements such as the inner loggia were added, and in the 17th century it also housed the Accademia dei Rinascenti.

Surrounded by a moat, the building has a square plan with four cylindrical towers and a courtyard surrounded by a Renaissance loggia.

Today, the castle houses the National Museum of Venosa, where exhibits from the Roman city of Venusia can be seen.

Opening times

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Price:

Full price: 4,00 €

Reduced price (18-25 years): 2,00 €.

Venosa Archaeological Museum + Venosa Archaeological Park: €5.00

Venosa Archaeological Museum + Venosa Archaeological Park + M. Pallottino Melfese National Archaeological Museum: €6.00

Free for under 18s, disabled and accompanying persons and other entitled persons. Further information

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Silvia Castellano

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Aragonese Castle of Venosa

Coordinates

40.961096, 15.818271

DMS

40°57'39.9"N 15°49'05.8"E

UTM

33T 568858 4534760

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