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It is a medieval castle, often called "Maschio Angioino" built as the new royal residence between 1279 and 1282 by the King of Sicily, Charles I of Naples. The strategic position of the new castle gave it the characteristics not only of a royal residence, but also those of a fortress.During the reign of Robert of Anjou the castle became a centre of culture giving hospitality to artists, doctors and men of letters among whom were Giotto, Petrarch and Boccaccio. The castle is today the venue of cultural events and also houses the Municipal Museum.
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