The Top 9 Castles around Sulmona
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 9
beautiful castles to choose from around Sulmona. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Sulmona. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 3, 2025
Pacentro Castle
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The castle of Pacentro, located on the highest part of the village, at an altitude of 718 m. on Mount Morrone, it is one of the best preserved fortified structures in Abruzzo.
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Medieval Castle and Stone Wall Houses
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The highest part of the town preserves the original fortified structure: the remains of the medieval castle and the characteristic stone houses. In fact, in the Middle Ages, due to …
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Cantelmo Castle
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Conceived as one of the main fortresses in the Peligna valley, the building dates back to the 11th century, built by the Normans and dependent on the Valvense diocese. In …
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Fortified Village of Pacentro
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The medieval village and the ancient districts (12th-16th centuries), which preserve the intertwining of alleys and the remains of the ancient city wall, represent an open-air work of art.
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Cantelmo Castle of Pettorano sul Gizio
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Pettorano sul Gizio, an ancient Abruzzo village, boasts a medieval history enriched by the Cantelmo Castle and the Norman imprint. Member of the "Most beautiful villages in Italy", it offers sacred, civil and military architecture.
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