Castles, Fortresses & Towers in Sicily in Sicily

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............

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

It is said that the castle of Adrano was built by the father of King Roger II, Count Roger, who had redeemed the town in 1070 from the Arabs.............

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

The Castle of Falconara boasts antique furnishings and precious ceramics - here visitors can feel the atmosphere of a noble time..................

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

Built by Manfredi III Chiaramonte, the castle of Mussomeli is a masterpiece of military architecture of the 14th and 15th century............

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...............

Originally the Castle of Brucoli was a watch tower to monitor and protect against the Turkish-Barbarian raids............