The Top 9 Castles around Salento
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 Salento. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Salento. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 21, 2025
Acropolis of Velia
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The excavations of Velia for the Romans or Elea for the Greeks represent one of the jewels of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park. The remains of this …
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Museo Vivo del Mare, Palazzo Vinciprova
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As you can read on the official website of the MUSea:
The Vivo del Mare Museum, a museum of regional interest located in the hamlet of Pioppi in the municipality …
The Vivo del Mare Museum, a museum of regional interest located in the hamlet of Pioppi in the municipality …
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Castelnuovo Cilento Castle
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Castelnuovo Cilento is a small medieval village of Cilento of almost 3,000 souls. The village, as mentioned, is located on top of a hill about 280 meters above sea level. …
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Castello di Rocca Cilento
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The castle of Rocca Cilento, a fraction of the municipality of Lustra, probably dates back to the end of the 9th century in the Norman age. From here you dominate the whole valley, with breathtaking views and panoramas.
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Elea-Velia Archaeological Park
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The archaeological area of Velia is the site of an ancient city of Magna Graecia from the 6th century BC. called Elea. There is an entrance fee and the monuments …
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