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| '''Castel Lagopesole''', or simply '''Lagopesole''', is a civil parish ('']'') of the municipality ('']'') of ], in ], southern ]. It has a population of 652. | '''Castel Lagopesole''', or simply '''Lagopesole''', is a civil parish ('']'') of the municipality ('']'') of ], in ], southern ]. It has a population of 652. | ||
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==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 ]{{dn}} of Naples. | 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 ]{{dn}} of ]. | ||
| During the ] age of southern Italy, the castle was captured by ] (1861) and used as his base. | During the ] age of southern Italy, the castle was captured by ] (1861) and used as his base. | ||
| ==Geography== | |||
| Lagopesole is located 27 km in north of ] and 33 in south of ], and is crossed by the National Road "SS 93". It dists 5 km from ] and 20 from ]. In the zone of Pian del Lago it is situated the bed of a dry lake, ''Lago Pesole''. | |||
| ==Twin towns== | ==Twin towns== | ||
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Frazione in Basilicata, Italy| Castel Lagopesole | |
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| Frazione | |
 View of Castel Lagopesole | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Basilicata |
| Province | Potenza |
| Comune | File:Stemma Avigliano.gif 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 civil parish (frazione) of the municipality (comune) of Avigliano, in Basilicata, southern Italy. It has a population of 652.
History
It is home to a large castle, built by the Saracens. Later it was expanded by the Normans and was a hunter mansion for Frederick II of Hohenstaufen and a summer residence for the Angevine kings of Naples.
During the brigand age of southern Italy, the castle was captured by Carmine Crocco (1861) and used as his base.
Geography
Lagopesole is located 27 km in north of Potenza and 33 in south of Melfi, and is crossed by the National Road "SS 93". It dists 5 km from Filiano and 20 from Avigliano. In the zone of Pian del Lago it is situated the bed of a dry lake, Lago Pesole.
Twin towns
External links
Media related to Castel Lagopesole at Wikimedia Commons