Irsina, once known as Montepeloso, sits on the top of a hill at around 550 meters above sea level and enjoys panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
Of interest to see are; the ancient walls embracing the historical centre, the watch towers, the elegant buildings, the small churches, the narrow alleyways and the old gates to the town, that are still visible today.
Settlement in Irsina began with Homo erectus and continued with the Greeks and Romans. It became a fortified town in medieval times and has belonged to some of the most powerful families in Italy. Irsina's strategic position saw the struggle for dominance alternate between the Normans, Swabians, Angevins and Aragòns and consequently, was often destroyed and rebuilt in the process.

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