The castle of Pitino, located on a cone-shaped hill at an altitude of 600 metres, dates back to ancient Rome and was one of the most important and disputed in the history of the region. Its strategic position, dominating the Potenza river valley, made it possible to control movements between the Adriatic Sea and the Umbrian Apennines. Due to its inaccessibility, the castle was defended by enemy troops who were spotted and targeted as they attempted to scale the steep hill. The main tower, more than 20 meters high, and the small church of Sant'Antonio complete the interesting panorama of Pitino.
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