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Castle
Norman castle of Anversa degli Abruzzi
Castle in Anversa degli Abruzzi (AQ), Italy
Anversa degli Abruzzi (AQ), Abruzzo
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Coordinates
- 41°59′39″ N, 13°48′09″ E
History and description
Castello normanno (Italian for Norman castle) is a Middle Ages-18th century castle in Anversa degli Abruzzi, Province of L'Aquila Abruzzo, central-southern Italy.
History
The castle was built by Antonio di Sangro in 15th century on the ruins of a preexisting tower of 12th-13th century.
Now it is a private property and it has been used by Gabriele D'Annunzio as location for his tragedy La fiaccola sotto il moggio.
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Photos
Getting there
CoculloTrain, nearest
5.6 km as the crow flies
Norman castle of Anversa degli Abruzzi
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 Norman castle of Anversa degli Abruzzi?
Norman castle of Anversa degli Abruzzi is in Anversa degli Abruzzi, in the province of L'Aquila (Abruzzo), Italy. GPS coordinates: 41.99404, 13.80257.
What else is there to see near Norman castle of Anversa degli Abruzzi?
Nearby you’ll find: Anversa degli Abruzzi (200 m away), Necropolis of Coccitelle (900 m away), Castrovalva (1.5 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 2 photos
- Rudere castello-Fiaccola sotto il Moggio — utente:Angelorenzi, CC0
- Anversa degli Abruzzi 2019 12 — Pietro, CC BY-SA 4.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences