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| {{Infobox frazione | |||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| | name = Castel Lagopesole | |||
| ⚫ | '''Castel Lagopesole''' is a '']'' of the '']'' of ], in ], southern ]. It has a population of 652. | ||
| | native_name = | |||
| | image_skyline = Lagopesole.jpg | |||
| | image_caption = View of Castel Lagopesole | |||
| | coordinates = {{coord|40|48|16.8|N|15|44|00|E|type:city|display=inline,title}} | |||
| | region = {{flag|Basilicata}} | |||
| | province = {{noflag}} ] | |||
| | comune = ] | |||
| | elevation_footnotes = | |||
| | elevation_m = 829 | |||
| | area_footnotes = | |||
| | area_total_km2 = | |||
| | population_footnotes = | |||
| | population_total = 652 | |||
| | population_as_of = 2010 | |||
| | pop_density_footnotes = | |||
| | gentilic = castellani | |||
| | saint = | |||
| | day = | |||
| | postal_code = 85020 | |||
| | area_code = 0971 | |||
| | website = | |||
| | footnotes = | |||
| }} | |||
| ⚫ | '''Castel Lagopesole''', or simply '''Lagopesole''', is a village and civil parish ('']'') of the municipality ('']'') of ], in ], southern ]. It has a population of 652. | ||
| ==History== | |||
| It is home to a large castle, built by the ]s. Later it was expanded by the ] and was a hunter mansion for ] and a summer residence for the ] of Naples. | |||
| The name "Lagopesole" is derived from the presence of a lake near the town known as Lacus Pensilis, which dried up at the beginning of the twentieth century. | |||
| Between the eighth and tenth centuries, Lagopesole played a military role for the control of the ancient Via Herculea, which linked ] and ]. | |||
| During the ] age of southern Italy, the castle was captured by ] (1861) and used as his base. | |||
| ⚫ | ] | ||
| ==Twin towns== | |||
| *{{flagicon|GER}} ], Germany | |||
| At the top of Lagopesole is located a castle, attributed to ] that was probably built between 1242 and 1250. A distinguishing feature of this castle from all the others attributed to Frederick II is the presence of a real church within it (not a simple chapel) in an austere ] style. | |||
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| ] | |||
| ] | |||
| ] and Abbot Rinaldo of ] met there in the presence of Emperor ] of Saxony during the war against ]. In 1268 and 1294, ] stayed at the castle. In 1416, both this fortress and the ] were acquired by the Caracciolo family. In 1531, ] donated it to the Doria family.<ref>.</ref> | |||
| ] | |||
| In the nineteenth century, the castle was the refuge of bandits, led by ], who, on April 7, 1861, occupied it with 400 other ].<ref>{{in lang|it}} {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140129135054/http://www.comune.avigliano.pz.it/template.jsp?pagina=cmsContenuto&cmsId=44&cssClass=conoscere# |date=2014-01-29 }} (Avigliano municipal website)</ref> | |||
| ==Geography== | |||
| Lagopesole is located 27 km north of ] and 33km south of ], and is intersected by the National Road "SS 93". It is 5 km from ] and 20km from ]. In the zone of Pian del Lago, it is situated the bed of a dry lake, ''Lago Pesole''. | |||
| ==Transport== | |||
| The village is served by the national road SS 658, which forms part of a highway linking ] and ]. ] is located in the surrounding village of Sarnelli, 3 km to the south, and is part of the ].<ref>{{in lang|it}} </ref> | |||
| ==Gallery== | |||
| <gallery widths=200> | |||
| File:CastelloLagopesole.jpg|View of the castle | |||
| File:CastelloLagopesole2.jpg|View of the castle | |||
| </gallery> | |||
| ==References== | |||
| {{Reflist}} | |||
| ==External links== | |||
| ⚫ | {{commons category|Castel Lagopesole}} | ||
| *{{in lang|it}} | |||
| *{{in lang|it}} | |||
| {{authority control}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:11, 8 October 2024
Frazione in Basilicata, Italy| Castel Lagopesole | |
|---|---|
| Frazione | |
 View of Castel Lagopesole | |
  Castel LagopesoleLocation of Castel Lagopesole in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 40°48′16.8″N 15°44′00″E / 40.804667°N 15.73333°E / 40.804667; 15.73333 | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Basilicata |
| Province | Potenza |
| Comune | Avigliano |
| Elevation | 829 m (2,720 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 652 |
| Demonym | castellani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 85020 |
| Dialing code | 0971 |
Castel Lagopesole, or simply Lagopesole, is a village and civil parish (frazione) of the municipality (comune) of Avigliano, in Basilicata, southern Italy. It has a population of 652.
History
The name "Lagopesole" is derived from the presence of a lake near the town known as Lacus Pensilis, which dried up at the beginning of the twentieth century.
Between the eighth and tenth centuries, Lagopesole played a military role for the control of the ancient Via Herculea, which linked Melfi and Potenza.
At the top of Lagopesole is located a castle, attributed to Frederick II that was probably built between 1242 and 1250. A distinguishing feature of this castle from all the others attributed to Frederick II is the presence of a real church within it (not a simple chapel) in an austere Romanesque style.
Pope Innocent II and Abbot Rinaldo of Montecassino met there in the presence of Emperor Lothair II of Saxony during the war against Roger the Norman. In 1268 and 1294, Charles I of Anjou stayed at the castle. In 1416, both this fortress and the Melfi castle were acquired by the Caracciolo family. In 1531, Emperor Charles V donated it to the Doria family.
In the nineteenth century, the castle was the refuge of bandits, led by Carmine "Donatelli" Crocco, who, on April 7, 1861, occupied it with 400 other brigands.
Geography
Lagopesole is located 27 km north of Potenza and 33km south of Melfi, and is intersected by the National Road "SS 93". It is 5 km from Filiano and 20km from Avigliano. In the zone of Pian del Lago, it is situated the bed of a dry lake, Lago Pesole.
Transport
The village is served by the national road SS 658, which forms part of a highway linking Potenza and Foggia. The railway station is located in the surrounding village of Sarnelli, 3 km to the south, and is part of the Foggia-Potenza line.
Gallery
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View of the castle
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View of the castle
References
- Associazione Promozione Basilicata.
- (in Italian) History of the castle of Castel Lagopesole Archived 2014-01-29 at the Wayback Machine (Avigliano municipal website)
- (in Italian) Timetables of Castel Lagopesole station
External links
- (in Italian) Office of Tourism of Castel Lagopesole
- (in Italian) Site about the castle of Castel Lagopesole