Castelsilano is a comune and town with a population of 1034 people in the province of Crotone, in Calabria, Italy.

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.

Called Castrum Casini originally, it became a municipality under the name of Casino on 14 August 1811 by decree of King Joachim Murat.

The event is speculated to be connected to the loss of Itavia Flight 870.

[4] Castelsilano relies on the production of oil, wine, and citruses and the intense breeding of cattle.