The Castle of the Baroness Scoppa
Cardinale: the castle of the baroness Scoppa rises up on one of the mountain elevations around the Lacina lake (one of Serre Park's SCI), in the territory belonging to the municipality of Cardinale (CZ). The castle was once the summer dwelling of the baroness who lived in Sant'Andrea sullo Jonio (the last owner died in 1912), and it overlooked the Lacina wetland which was owned by the baroness herself.
The exact year when the castle was built is unknown, but the first brick part was likely built in the second half of the 16th century.
Today the imposing ruins of this castle are surrounded by a pine forest which has grown thanks to the afforestation works, and even though it does not overlook the Lacina valley anymore it still maintains its charm intact. This site has a double value: on the one hand it is possible to visit the ruins of this castle, on the other hand visitors can enjoy the beauty of the uncontaminated natural heritage where it is situated.
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