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 Castle of Palma de Montechiaro was built in 1353. It is the only castle of the Chiaramonte family that is situated at the seaside...............

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

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

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

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

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

The Castle of Castelbuono is interesting to visit. It has three floors and boasts a wonderful chapel built by the Serpotta brothers............