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Castel Lagopesole (or simply Lagopesole) is a frazione of the comune of Avigliano, in Basilicata, southern Italy. It has a population of 652.
Overview
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.
Twin towns
External links
Media related to Castel Lagopesole at Wikimedia Commons
40°49′N 15°44′E / 40.817°N 15.733°E / 40.817; 15.733
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