Sala Consilina

Sala lies on the eastern side of the Vallo di Diano, where the Apennine slopes rise above a broad inland valley. An old castle crowns a hill above the settlement, recalling its place in the county of Marsico and the lands of the Sanseverino family. In 1497 Frederick of Aragon besieged the castle during the conflict with the rebellious prince of Salerno. The stronghold was destroyed after the siege, leaving its ruins above the town.