The Castle of Melfi in Basilicata is a monument owned by the Italian State and one of the most important medieval castles in Southern Italy. Its construction, at least the components still visible, dates back to the Norman conquest and has undergone significant changes over time, especially under the House of Anjou and the Crown of Aragon.
The Castle of Melfi
Pope Nicholas II appoints Robert Guiscard Duke of Apulia and Calabria, depiction from the Nuova Cronica by Giovanni Villani, 14th century. The story takes place in the Rocca di Melfi, at the base of the castle.
Melfi, lithograph by Edward Lear (1812–1888)
Castle entrance
Melfi is a town and comune in the Vulture area of the province of Potenza, in the Southern Italian region of Basilicata. Geographically, it is midway between Naples and Bari. In 2015 it had a population of 17,768.
Melfi
The castle.
The Cathedral
The Bishopric Palace.