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Monte Consolino
Monte Consolino is a peak in the Serre Calabresi mountain range, located in the Vallata dello Stilaro of south-western Calabria, southern Italy. Monte Consolino has an altitude of 701 m. At the foot of Monte Consolino is the town of Stilo. The towns of Pazzano and Bivongi is located nearby, between Monte Consolino and Monte Stella. Located nearby and separated from the Monte Mammicomito by a narrow valley, is the town of Pazzano.
History
On the mountain's top are the stone ruins of the Norman castle built by Roger II of Sicily (1095–1154). Just below the Norman Castle is the ruins of the 'so-called' Byzantine kastrum.
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