Luscious Lauria -2
Around the remains of the castle on which Lauria is perched re-echoes part of the history of the village whose original nucleus probably dates back to the 10th century. The history of the town is linked to the passing of iconophilic monks coming from the East, but also to the Longobards and the Knights Templar, as well as the Saracens, who would have settled in the neighborhood "Ravita", just from the Arab "Rabit", which means "near area", and they would have built and built the castle "di Ruggiero". In feudal age the country is dominated by the Angioni, passing passed to the Sanseverino, the Borgias and finally to the Ulloa.
Walking along the historic center you are literally charmed by the typical signs of medieval times revealed starting from the remains of his castle. The ancient village has preserved traces of its ancient origins in the houses clinging to the hill, in the narrow alleyways and in the intricate streets, which in turn climb up forming arches, arcades and harmonious architectural motifs. Nor does it leave indifferent the heritage made of railings and wrought iron gates and stone portals, lithic crests and decorated cornices, in addition to the noble palaces. It is on the top of a rocky mountain that rise the walls and remains of the towers of the castle, which belonged first to Ruggiero di Lauria, then to the Sanseverino and the dukes of Candia. Do not miss the birthplace of Blessed Domenico da Lentini, Patron of Lauria, whose relics are kept inside the mother church of Lauria, San Nicola di Bari. Both places are a destination for pilgrimages throughout the year.
Luscious Lauria -2
Around the remains of the castle on which Lauria is perched re-echoes part of the history of the village whose original nucleus probably dates back to the 10th century. The history of the town is linked to the passing of iconophilic monks coming from the East, but also to the Longobards and the Knights Templar, as well as the Saracens, who would have settled in the neighborhood "Ravita", just from the Arab "Rabit", which means "near area", and they would have built and built the castle "di Ruggiero". In feudal age the country is dominated by the Angioni, passing passed to the Sanseverino, the Borgias and finally to the Ulloa.
Walking along the historic center you are literally charmed by the typical signs of medieval times revealed starting from the remains of his castle. The ancient village has preserved traces of its ancient origins in the houses clinging to the hill, in the narrow alleyways and in the intricate streets, which in turn climb up forming arches, arcades and harmonious architectural motifs. Nor does it leave indifferent the heritage made of railings and wrought iron gates and stone portals, lithic crests and decorated cornices, in addition to the noble palaces. It is on the top of a rocky mountain that rise the walls and remains of the towers of the castle, which belonged first to Ruggiero di Lauria, then to the Sanseverino and the dukes of Candia. Do not miss the birthplace of Blessed Domenico da Lentini, Patron of Lauria, whose relics are kept inside the mother church of Lauria, San Nicola di Bari. Both places are a destination for pilgrimages throughout the year.