Erected in 1535 by Ferdinando Alarcon, Marquis della Valle, the villa is mentioned by Carlo Celano for its “strong tower, built for security in case of Turkish incursions.” Gradually expanded, the residence was acquired in the 19th century by the Caracciolo di Torella family, then by Leopold of Bourbon, and, after the Unification of Italy, by Giuseppe Caravita, Prince of Sirignano, who preserved its towered appearance, which still distinguishes it today. Serving as the headquarters of Tirrenia between 1937 and 2017, the villa is currently being converted into a hospitality facility.
The videoconference, promoted by the Italian Institute of Castles and its Campania section, will take place on Tuesday, October 15, at 6:00 PM on the Zoom platform. By sending an email to castellicampania@virgilio.it, the access credentials will be provided.
Giuseppe Pignatelli Spinazzola, who will lead the presentation, is a member of the PRIN PNRR 2022 Nea_Via project, conducted by the University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli and the University of Naples Suor Orsola Benincasa.
