The Federiciano castle of Roseto Capo Spulico is a beautiful Norman-era manor overlooking the sea. It contains all the history and atmosphere of this corner of Calabria, which has always been in symbiosis with the waves. Its stones tell of past centuries but also the mystery of the Templars: you just need to pay a little attention to notice the alchemical symbols such as the rose and lilies engraved in its walls.
An outpost of defense and suggestion, with a trapezoidal plan, a structural form that matches perfectly with that of the Temple of Jerusalem.
A mystical connection that fascinates visitors from all over the world.
The castle of Frederick II of Swabia, the temple of the Templars. There are so many people who visit the center of Roseto Capo Spulico, famous for its beautiful castle, once known as Castrum Petrae Roseti.
The majestic fortress overlooking the sea is one of the most picturesque views of Ionian Calabria, in the province of Cosenza, in the Upper Ionian Cosentino.
One of the destinations most interesting historical ones, for its military past but above all for the suggestions and mysteries it contains.
The castle was built on the ashes of an ancient place of pagan worship from the 10th century and was built at the behest of Prince Robert Guiscard between 1058 and 1085 with the name of “Castrum Petrae Roseti”, or “Roseto castle”.
A place that bewitched Frederick II of Swabia, so much so that it became a sacred place for the emperor and king of Sicily who left important signs of his alchemical knowledge there , closely connected with the Order of the Templars.
What is fascinating about this ancient structure characterized by three towers, in addition to the suggestive position on the sea, are the architectural plan and the numerous allegories engraved on the stones, not only that, it is said that the points cardinals around the manor are clear references to the Holy City. Inside its walls, Omphale were found engraved with the signs of the Passion of Christ and the Seal of Solomon. It is also said that during the reign of Frederick II, between 1204 and 1253, the castle guarded the Holy Shroud. One of the most fascinating associations of this place is undoubtedly the plan of the structure which matches perfectly with that of the Temple of Jerusalem.
Technical data
? year of construction: origin year 1000
? covered surface area: approximately 800 m2 (as per the attached plan)
? uncovered surface area (terraces / porches): 1000 m2 (as per the attached plan)
? parking area approximately 1200 m2 (as per the attached plan)
? area of relevance: 10,000 m2 (as per the attached plan)
? cadastral destination: castle
? cadastral data: see public deed (attached)
? urban planning legitimacy: no building differences
? constraints: monument protected by Law 1089 (attached)
? last consolidation and restoration intervention: 1995
? title of ownership: public deed (attached)
? state of conservation: very good
? current destination: conference centre, open-air theatre, etc.
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