Castel di Gresti
POI / Castles and fortresses, Archaeological sites, Landscape and nature
In the cereal-growing countryside of what was once the Agro Murgantino, a long rocky ridge rises up, cutting the course of a stream almost like a dam. We are in Pietratagliata or Castel di Gresti. This ridge, made up of Numidian quartzarenites and characterized by a vast sequence of ichnofossils and ripplemarks, stands the remains of a medieval castled settlement with a robust tower that is still almost intact, various parts of a palatial complex, and rooms excavated in the heart of the rocky bank. Gresti is famous for its spectacular nature and has also been a location for films and music videos.
Rules of visit
"Necessary Equipment: Comfortable clothing suitable for the season, a backpack, hiking shoes, and a 1.5-liter water bottle.
Recommended Equipment: A rain cape, binoculars, a camera, and hiking poles."
How to reach Castel di Gresti
It can be reached from SP 67.
Suitable if / for:
- families with children
- necessary guidance