Monte Consolino Explained

Monte Consolino
Elevation M:701
Map:Italy
Map Size:240
Label Position:left
Location:Calabria, Italy
Range:Serre Calabresi
Coordinates:38.4811°N 16.4644°W

Monte Consolino is a peak in the Serre Calabresi mountain range, located in the Vallata dello Stilaro of south-western Calabria, southern Italy. Monte Consolino has an altitude of 701m (2,300feet). At the foot of Monte Consolino is the town of Stilo. The towns of Pazzano and Bivongi is located nearby, between Monte Consolino and Monte Stella. Located nearby and separated from the Monte Mammicomito by a narrow valley, is the town of Pazzano.

History

On the mountain's top are the stone ruins of the Norman castle built by Roger II of Sicily (1095–1154). Just below the Norman Castle is the ruins of the 'so-called' Byzantine kastrum.

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