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At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 41°33′49″ N, 14°39′19″ E
- Address
- Viale delle Rimembranze - 86100 Campobasso (CB)
History and description
The Castello Monforte is a castle and defensive complex in Campobasso, Italy. It is located on a hill overlooking the city. The complex also houses the Campobasso Monforte meteorological station and the Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore.
History
The origin of the castle is disputed. Some authors date the castle to 1459, built for Count Nicola II dei Monforte-Gambatesa-also known as Cola Monforte. Other authors date the castle to Norman times; a document from 1375 mentions a castle there.
After the castle suffered damage during the earthquake of 1456, Cola Monforte refurbished the castle and surrounding structures and erected walls. During the 17th century, the castle was abandoned and began to deteriorate. In the 19th century, it was used as a temporary cemetery. In 1861, the castle was bought by the city of Campobasso.
In 2022, the Italian Order of Architects criticized the city of Campobasso for not involving directly the Order in the redevelopment project of the castle.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castello Monforte».
Photos
Getting there
CampobassoTrain, nearest
900 m as the crow flies
Castello MonforteViale delle Rimembranze - 86100 Campobasso (CB)
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Castello Monforte?
Castello Monforte is in Campobasso, in the province of Campobasso (Molise), Italy. Address: Viale delle Rimembranze - 86100 Campobasso (CB). GPS coordinates: 41.56362, 14.65527.
What else is there to see near Castello Monforte?
Nearby you’ll find: Palazzo Japoce (300 m away), Museo Palazzo Pistilli (300 m away), Museo sannitico (400 m 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
- Old Town, 86100 Campobasso, Italy - panoramio - trolvag (13) — trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campobasso - Castello Monforte 01 — Pietro, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Campobasso – Castello Monforte (xilografia) — Studio Coop inc., Public domain
- Campobasso collina castello Monforte — Donato Mas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Campobasso, monforte castello - panoramio — giovanni zagaria, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tiro con l'arco a Castello Monforte — Horcrux, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vista su Campobasso dal Castello Monforte — Horcrux, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Campobasso, castello - panoramio — giovanni zagaria, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CastelloCampobasso — Gianpaolo Iannetta, CC BY-SA 3.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences