Castles, Fortresses & Towers in Sicily in Sicily

Ursino Castle (Il castello Ursino) in Catania is a real fairytale castle with four 10 metres tall circular towers, moat, drawbridge and impressive statues, few of them ma

The Castello di Venere is situated on top of Mount Erice, boasting splendid panoramic views............

The imposing three-storey-building Castle of Scaletta Zanclea was originally built as a military fortress to defend Messina...............

the castle of Paternò is one of the most remarkable monuments left by the Norman King Roger de Hauteville, built in 1072.............

Built between 1075 and 1090, the Castle Carini is the main location of an ancient legend.............

The Castello di Maredolce was built in the 11th century and lies within the Parco della Favara.............

The Castle of Naro, built in the 14th century, was declared a national monument of Italy in 1912................

We bet that you have never heard of Nelson's Castle! The column, yes, for sure. But his castle? It exists - in Sicily!...............

The fortress of Aci Castello, built of dark volcanic stone, stands on a rockspur overlooking the sea, a few kilometres from Catania.............

The castle itself is dark, but the only remaining tower has been transformed into a permanent cultural centre............