Castles, Fortresses & Towers in Sicily in Sicily

The Castle of Sperlinga is a rare example of castle rock, partly dug into the rock.............

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

Castello di Calatabiano is a magical fortress standing 220 metres high on top of a hill with views over the Alcantara Valley and the sea...............

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

The castle stands on a hill above Burgio - to reach it you have to face a long and tiring flight of steps............

The Castle Chiaramonte dominates the village of Siculiana near Agrigento and overlooks the valley and the sea..................

Originally the Cuba was a place of delight where the King and his courts spent pleasant hours in the garden or attended ceremonies and festivals............

The Castle of Caccamo is not only Sicily's largest castle but also one of the most attractive............

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

The Citadel of Messina was once one of the most important fortresses in the Mediterranean............