Castelsilano was founded in 1685 when Scipione Rota, Prince of Acherontia, decided on the construction of a fortified structure to rest during his long hunting expeditions and as a place to stay during the summer months. The surrounding area around these fortified houses was built gradually. Called
Castrum Casini originally, it became a municipality under the name of Casino on 14 August 1811 by decree of King
Joachim Murat. In 1916, the town passed from the province of Cosenza to that of Catanzaro. The name was changed from Casino to Castelsilano in June 1950. ==Economy==