Monte Consolino

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 701 metres (2,300 ft).

Monte Consolino
Monte Consolino seen from Bivongi.
Highest point
Elevation	701 m (2,300 ft)
Coordinates	38°28′52″N 16°27′52″E
Geography
Monte Consolino Calabria, Italy
Parent range	Serre Calabresi

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.

Landscape at the top of Monte Consolino, with the Norman Castle ruins.

Stone walls of the Norman Castle, built by Roger II of Sicily.

Sources

• Blanchard, Paul (2007). Southern Italy. London: Somerset Books. ISBN 978-1-905131-18-1.