Description of the attraction
Fort Carnal in Salerno is located on Via Torrione. It was built in 1563 as part of a defensive tower system designed to protect the city from raids by Saracen pirates, near the Irno River. According to historians, this name was given to the fort in memory of the bloody massacre with the participation of the Saracens, which took place in 872.
Initially, the fort stood on the mainland, but was subsequently cut off due to the construction of highway 18. The presence of iron elements on the walls and the very location of the fort suggests that it was once a so-called "cavalry tower". The riders who lived inside were supposed to warn the population of Salerno in the event of an attack. In the 17th century, Ippolito di Pastena used the fort as his base during an uprising against Spanish rule. At the time of the Bourbons, a powder sweet was located here. And during the Second World War it was a firing point, traces of which can be seen today.
Today, Fort Carnal, located on Salerno's beautiful waterfront, is used for cultural events. It can be easily seen from Via Clemente Tafuri, named after the famous artist. Inside the fort there is a large conference room with modern equipment, decorated in the same style as the fort. On the floor, in addition to restaurants and bars, there is a terrace with a wonderful view of the sea. The structure of the tourist attraction "Fort Karnal" also includes a tennis court, a hockey field and an indoor swimming pool.
