Torre di Montebello Montenero di Bisaccia

Vialante Tower, better known as Montebello Tower, is located in the homonymous district, about 12 km from Montenero di Bisaccia.
Because of its position, not far from the sea and to the right of the river Trigno, the tower had a function of defense and control of the Molise coast. In fact, it was in connection with the coastal towers of Termoli and Petacciato and together they controlled the coast from the attacks of the Turks.
The Tower of Montebello was built on the ruins of the ancient castle of Montenero, with the purpose of defense during the long period of Saracen raids. It is supposed to have been built by the Normans, restored by Frederick II and completely rebuilt in the 16th century under the supremacy of Charles V.
The tower has a square plan with an access staircase and merlons. Its architectural form is found in many towers of Puglia. It has three levels: the first two are covered by barrel vaults and connected internally by a sandstone staircase, the other is a terrace.
In 1993, according to the law of June 1, 1939 - n. 1089 on the protection of things of historical and artistic interest, the property of the Tower of Montebello was subject to all the provisions of protection contained in that law. Currently the tower is owned by the Municipality of Montenero di Bisaccia and in 2013, following restoration works, it has been completely recovered. Next to the tower has been opened an agritourism.