Castles, Fortresses & Towers in Sicily in Sicily

The Castello Maniace was built in 1038 at the behest of the Byzantine commander Giorgos Maniakis and is today home to cultural events and exhibitions...............

The castle of Pantelleria, the Castello Barbacane, dates at least back to the 13th century and is well preserved............

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

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

The Castle of Butera was originally formed by a system of towers linked by curtain walls, parts of which are now incorporated in the buildings of a later period..........

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

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

The Castle of Montalbano Elicona is, together with the town, one of the most beautiful places to visit in Sicily...............

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

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