Dominating the village since the 9th century is the mighty Castello degli Imperiale or Imperiali, built for defensive purposes on top of the hill, guarding the northern border between the Principalities of Benevento and Salerno.

From the top of the green hill lapped by the Clanio river, at 320 meters above sea level, you could enjoy a complete view of the Partenio mountains and the Monteforte Irpino pass up to the Sabato valley, the key to access the land of Puglia and the connection with the Adriatic.

From the height of which it occupies the summit, the castle of Gesualdo majestically dominates the Calore valley.

It is an apparition that arouses amazement and admiration at the entrance to the Vallo di Lauro. As if it came out of a fairy tale, the magnificent Lancellotti Castle catches your eye. It rises with its towers, crenellated walls, imposing and mysterious appearance on the so-called “primo sasso”, because a Roman construction previously stood there.