walking on the alleys of the park of the medieval tramontano castle in matera. italy, europe

castello century fortification matera built control local population lapellio hill historical centre basilicata range constructed aragonese style taller central tower lower side towers round crenellated equipped loops construction began giovanni carlo count castle remained unfinished restoration work surrounding park falling disrepair notably restorations renovate moat tufa walls tramontano history landmark attraction tourism alleys