Sicilian Castles & Historic Sites
This collection highlights the diverse architectural heritage of the Catania region, from the UNESCO-listed Benedictine Monastery and the Baroque Catania Cathedral to defensive fortifications like the Norman castle of Aci Castello. Explore medieval ruins at Poira and Terravecchia, visit the 16th-century Fortezza del Tocco built to repel pirates, and see fortified manor houses like Castello Xirumi. These sites span from prehistoric monuments and Roman mausoleums to 18th-century palaces, tracing Sicily's history through its stone monuments and defensive strongholds.
A Catania Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Agatha, usually known as the Catania Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Catania, Sicily,…
B Benedictine Monastery of Catania
Inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, this monastery is a must-see! Visit the church, ancient Roman house and the museum of art, too.
C Castello Normanno
The Castello Normanno, or alternatively the Castello di Aci, is a castle in Aci Castello in the Metropolitan City of Catania in Sicily,…
Fortezza del Tocco
The Fortezza del Tocco is a fort in Acireale, Sicily. It was built in the 16th century to defend the city from attacks by pirates.
Castello di Calatabiano
Byzantine and Arab-Norman fortress overlooking the Alcantara Valley. The site includes the Church of San Filippo Siriaco and remains of an ancient settlement, accessible via an inclined elevator.
Castello Normanno
The Castello normanno is a castle in Paternò, in the Province of Catania, Sicily, southern Italy.
Castello di Poira
Ruins of an 18th-century rural manor house and estate, historically linked to the Baroness of Poira, located in the countryside near Paternò.
Castello di Torremuzza
An 18th-century fortified manor house and agricultural estate, representing the rural aristocratic architecture of the Bronte region.
Castello di Calatabiano
Strategic fortress featuring Byzantine foundations and later Arab-Norman modifications. It sits on a rocky outcrop offering views of the Ionian coast and Mount Etna.
Castello di Terravecchia
Remains of a medieval settlement and defensive structure located on a hill near Grammichele, providing evidence of the area's pre-1693 earthquake urban layout.
SvevIan Castle civic museum
A 13th-century Swabian fortress in Randazzo that houses a civic museum featuring a collection of Sicilian puppets and archaeological finds.
Santapau Castle
Medieval ruins of a fortress in Licodia Eubea, once the seat of the Santapau family, situated on a high ridge overlooking the town.
Castello Arabo-Normanno di Calatabiano
Byzantine-origin fortress situated 222 meters above sea level, featuring well-preserved Arab-Norman architectural elements and the Cruyllas Hall.
Castello Xirumi
A 16th-century fortified manor house with a neo-Gothic facade, located within a large citrus estate between Catania and Syracuse.
Castello Camemi
A 15th-century fortified residence originally belonging to the Ventimiglia family, showcasing late medieval Sicilian aristocratic architecture near Vizzini.
P Amenano Fountain
A Carrara marble fountain sculpted by Tito Angelini in 1867, representing the Amenano River as a youth holding a cornucopia, located in Piazza del Duomo.
Monumento preistorico
Ancient stone structure and archaeological remains dating back to Sicily's prehistoric period near Scordia.
Terrazza della Regina
Historic terrace and viewpoint located in Belpasso, offering panoramic views of the volcanic landscape surrounding Mount Etna.
Mausoleo della Leucatia
A Roman-era funerary monument in northern Catania, originally part of an ancient necropolis and later used as a lookout tower.
Cippo Orazio Costorella
A memorial monument in Misterbianco dedicated to Orazio Costorella, a local figure from the Italian resistance movement during World War II.
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