Castelvetere in Val Fortore
Welcome to Castelvetere in Val Fortore
Hello everyone! Are you ready to discover the wonderful municipality of Castelvetere in Val Fortore? Located in the Benevento province in Campania, it has a population of 1003 inhabitants and is located on top of a hill in the Campano Apennines. If you are passionate about history and art, this is the place for you!
The Physical Geography of Castelvetere
Castelvetere in Val Fortore is located in the high Fortore valley, near the borders with Molise, equidistant from Benevento and Campobasso. Its position on top of the hill offers breathtaking views of the surrounding hills.
The History of Castelvetere
The origins of the municipality are still uncertain, but the first mention of Castelvetere dates back to the 12th century and is contained in the Catalogus Baronum. It was part of the county of Civitate during the Norman conquest of Southern Italy, then passed to the Gimondo de Molisio family during the Hohenstaufen domination. In the Angevin period, it was possessed by Simone de Molisio, while with the Aragonese domination it passed to Alberico Carafa. Later on, the feudal lordship of Castelvetere was acquired by Nicola Moscatelli in 1689, who was the marquis of the town until the end of the 18th century. In 1811, the municipality passed to the newly created province of Campobasso and then, in 1861, to the province of Benevento.
Monuments and Places of Interest in Castelvetere
Castelvetere is rich in history and has many interesting monuments and places to visit. Among the most famous:
- The ruins of the old circular tower located in the city center.
- The finely crafted portal on the side of the church of San Nicola on Via Roma.
- The majestic Palazzo Marchesale from the 18th century, formerly a feudal residence, declared a national monument for its historical and artistic importance.
- The communal park which features allegorical statues and a round square with mosaics of the zodiac constellations.
- The communal forest located in the northwest area of the municipality, from which you can admire a vegetation consisting mainly of Quercus cerris.
The Society of Castelvetere
The municipality has a stable population of 1003 inhabitants.
The Administration of Castelvetere
The last elected mayor of Castelvetere is Gianfranco Mottola.
Conclusions
I hope this brief virtual tour of Castelvetere in Val Fortore has made you discover the historical and natural beauty of this wonderful municipality. If you have the opportunity, I highly recommend visiting this enchanting place!
