Forgotten History
Castello Tramontano
Via Castello, Italy
Castello Tramontano is a 16th-century fortification situated on Lapellio Hill, above the historical city of Matera with in the Basilicata Administrative Region. It was built to control the local population. The city has been used many times as a set to represent the Holy Land in films including: Pier Paolo Pasolini's "The Gospel According to St. Matthew" and Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ".
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Via Castello, Italy
- Coordinates
- 40.66392, 16.60595
- How to get there
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- Wikidata
- Q2968007
What is Castello Tramontano?
Castello Tramontano is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Matera Cathedral, Castello del Malconsiglio, City Walls of Altamura, Altamura Cathedral.
Where is Castello Tramontano?
Castello Tramontano is in Via Castello, Italy. Coordinates: 40.66392, 16.60595.
How do I get to Castello Tramontano?
Castello Tramontano is at Via Castello, Italy (40.66392, 16.60595). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.