In the mountains of Cardinale, in the locality of Lacina, there is the lake of the same name and a castle: the castle of the Baroness. A mysterious place, that of the Lacina di Cardinale. Why was a castle built in one of the most inhospitable forests of the Cardinalese area, and moreover surrounded by marshes?
It is thought that the castle was built around the early 1500s, while it certainly has the name of the last owner: Maria Enrichetta Scoppa, Baroness of Badolato.
Donna Scoppa had elected the Cardinal Castle as a summer residence, and it was so until her death.
Even if she is described as a woman of deep religious feelings, the baroness would be at the origin of a legend. In fact, it is said that Donna Scoppa, in search of silent and easy amorous adventures, used to host young people from the town in her castle destined, after having enjoyed the baroness, to disappear into the surrounding marshes. There is also a story of a small church near the castle, among the marshes, of which trace has mysteriously been lost and for which no explanations can yet be given. So: a place to visit, but… beware of the swamps!

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Dibjoe

October 10, 2023

Very suggestive place for its history, the castle and the nature that surrounds it, not to be missed

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