Photo: Idéfix at Dutch Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 42°03′06″ N, 13°59′43″ E
History and description
Castello Cantelmo-Caldora (Italian for Cantelmo-Caldora Castle) is a Middle Ages castle in Pacentro, Province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo).
History
The castle was built before the 14th-15th century, because at this time was made its first restructuring. The most common assumption is that it dates back to the 11th-13th century, that is the age of the truncated tower placed at the north-east of the castle.
A main upgrades was completed in the second half of the 15th century, when the Orsini family built circular towers. Also the construction of the wall with a trapezoidal base is dated back to this period.
Architecture
The base of the castle is with a trapezoidal shape. In the corners there are towers with a squared base: as of today, only three of them are still in place. There are also three circular bastions. The 17th century facade of the castle gives on a square where is placed also the church of Saint Mary Major.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Caldora-Cantelmo Castle».
Photos
Getting there
PanoramaTrain, nearest
4.8 km as the crow flies
Caldora-Cantelmo Castle
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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- Free 1st Sunday
Frequently asked questions
Where is Caldora-Cantelmo Castle?
Caldora-Cantelmo Castle is in Pacentro, in the province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo), Italy. GPS coordinates: 42.05167, 13.99526.
Is Caldora-Cantelmo Castle wheelchair accessible?
According to OpenStreetMap data, the site is partly wheelchair accessible.
What else is there to see near Caldora-Cantelmo Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Pacentro (300 m away), Area archeologica di Case Pente (3.3 km away), Ocriticum (5.4 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 9 photos
- Abruzzo pacentro — Idéfix at Dutch Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castello Caldora di Pacentro — Calancot, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello dei Cantelmo Pacentro (AQ) — Guido Castelli, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacentro - Castello Caldora (Pacentro) - 2023-09-28 22-41-16 001 — Luisarcus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pacentro AQ - Castello Caldora 01 — Pietro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Particolari Castello dei Cantelmo Pacentro (AQ) Abruzzo - Italy — Guido Castelli, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Particolari Castello dei Cantelmo Pacentro (AQ) — Guido Castelli, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello Caldora, 2021 — Gabriella Pesce, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Due torri del Castello — Giu.gent93, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences