 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.Irsina today is a pretty, magical and unspoilt village with a small community of English speaking residents, from Britain, South Africa and Belgium who live there either full-time or enjoy holiday homes and operate their B&B's.