Castles, Fortresses & Towers in Sicily in Sicily

The Castle of Racalmuto was built during the Norman domination and was declared a national monument of Italy at the beginning of the 20th 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...............

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

Castello di Donnafugata has become famous mostly for hosting movies such as Il Gattopardo, I Vicerè and also Commissario Montalbano.It is surrounded by a beautiful park.

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

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

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

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

Built in 1671, the Tower of Ligny is a sturdy but elegant tower shaped like a truncated pyramid.............