Bridge to the Moon, a concentrate of emotions, Sasso di Castalda, in Basilicata, thanks to the possibility of being suspended, a 120 meters high, between heaven and earth.
An emotion that definitely you will not forget, and it is available for a short time, After starting inauguration last April. An attraction that will undoubtedly have positive repercussions not only in the immediate vicinity of the bridge, but also in the surrounding territory.
Sasso di Castalda: A nature trail of "great value"
When you get to Sasso di Castalda you find yourself immersed in an enchanting scenery, to live an adventure characterized by a spectacular environment maturale, in which stand the two bridges, spanning the "ravine" just around the corner from the town of Sasso di Castalda. In nature trail are intertwined paths and railways, all the territory crossed by the "Fosso Arenazzo".
Of the two bridges, the first lower deck called "Fosso Arenazzo", It has a total length of 95 meters and is suspended at a height of about 70 meters, while the second, Bridge to the Moon, It has a much greater length, circa 300 meters, in a single span, and its height is about 120 meters.
Made with two track ropes from 30 mm diameter, respectively 180 e 600 support steps, and the journey time is 8 minutes in the first case and 30 minutes in the second. To make this crossing we suggest sportswear, including footwear, and during the crossing you will have the help of security equipment, dall'imbraco of Casco, which can be rented at the ticket office of the bridge.
The nature trails I'm 2: the first is called "the path of legality", and it is dedicated to a victim of the Camorra, named Mimmo Beneventano, born in these places, while the second is called "the path Frassati".
The path of "bridges"
Your journey starts through the streets of the old town, all built in stone, through which join the starting point of the lower deck, then after the 95 meters of its length, a path that runs along the Fosso Arenazzo, Bridge leading to the Moon, with a walk of about 15 minutes, during which it also passes next to a votive chapel.
At the end of the second bridge, are the ruins of the old castle, and you can admire the beautiful surrounding landscape. At the end, By cutting down with stone staircases you stick within the old town of Sasso di Castalda, passing a recently restored church, that of St. Nicholas.
Sasso di Castalda, not only bridges
With a holiday in Sasso di Castalda you will have the opportunity to enjoy many other attractions, architectural and naturalistic. Of course in the winter you can enjoy the nearby ski resort, located on Mount Pierfaraone, but the common pretty Lucan is very well researched in other seasons.
In the center of Sasso di Castalda we suggest a visit to the Church of the Immaculate, which it is characterized by an external portal particular, and it offers sightseeing attractions including within, including a confessional with carvings of the Renaissance period, numerous paintings dating back to the '400, a statue of the Madonna and Child, XIV century, and many 17th century frescoes.
In the town of Sasso di Castalda are other churches, like that of St. Anthony and St. Rocco. The latter is dedicated to the patron saint and dates from the mid 1600, with the bell tower, Three bells, that was built later, in 1864. As for archeology, visiting Sasso Castalda, you will see the ruins of the tower, a very ancient monument, which it is right in the "village".
It will cost the faggeta
Near Sasso di Castalda, is the It will cost faggeta, a wood characterized by the presence of pine beech, and some white pines, in which you can make nice walks, also reaching the tops of mountains that are located around the country to be able to admire the beautiful surrounding landscape. Also near the village there is a reserve populated by deer.
Sasso di Castalda: the origins
Originally Sasso Castalda It was a Norman stronghold, and his first name, which is located in a document dated 1068, was "Castalda Stone", meaning "fortified cliff". After various vicissitudes, it was rebuilt during the XIIesimo century and then was dominated by several feudal lords, including Conti Gaetani, who built the Castle, then reduced to ruin, which can be seen even today.
A Stone of Castalda Today coexist tourism and traditional crafts, especially of iron processing, but also pastoral and forestry activities.
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