Castello di Sambuca ruderi
Sambuca di Sicilia
The Castle of Sambuca, in the province of Sicily, was built by an Arab emir in the 9th century. The stone structure was also used as a prison. The castle, through the staircase, opens onto the Baldi Centellis square. We received little news and few remains of the castle, including a small terrace.
Castello di Caltabellotta ruderi
Caltabellotta
(12 Km)
The Castle was built around 1090 when the Normans arrived. Queen Sibyl resides in this building and was also the home of the Luna family. He changed owners several times, but until 1673 he remained with this family. The last to have it in possession was Antonio Alvares Toledo Duke of Bivona, until 1754. From that time on, the castle fell into a state of neglect. Today we can only see a small part of it.
Eremo San Bernardo o Castello Sottano
Corleone
(24 Km)
The Hermitage is located in the basin area, called “rock of males”. It was part of a castle divided into two parts, the high and the low one. The construction was managed by the Capuchin Friars. It is a real particularity that deserves to be seen.
Torre del Castello Soprano
Corleone
(25 Km)
The Tower of the Soprano Castle is the only part still clearly visible structurally that has arrived until today. This construction dates back to the second half of the 13th century and was erected on a cliff, to defend and control the various settlements in the area. But in general, there are only ruins of the structure.
Castello Sottano
Corleone
(25 Km)
Castello Sottano was built around the 13th century with the function of defending and controlling the settlement created by the arrival of the Lombards. The building is located in an elevated position from the town. The fortress was used as a prison until the post-war period and is currently home to the Franciscan Friars.
Castello di Ficuzza
Corleone
(35 Km)
The Castle of Ficuzza was built by King Ferdinand of Bourbon at the end of the eighteenth century. The structure was built under the project of the architect Giuseppe Venanzio Marvuglia. One of the main purposes for which it was used was to dwell for the holiday periods for the Sicilian nobles. It is in typical neoclassical style and is particularly extensive and massive. It recalls, in fact, the Royal Palace of Caserta.
Torre del Castello di Prizzi
Prizzi
(29 Km)
The Tower was part of the castle built in 745 during the period when Sicily was under Byzantine rule. The building was built for reasons of defence against the attacks of the Turks. The castle was composed of three towers of which only one remained. The three-meter-high tower was restored by Matteo Bonello.
Museo Civico
Castelvetrano
(28 Km)
The Civic Museum was set up, in 1997, inside the Errante House located in the historic center of Castelvetrano. Among the works on display we find the “Ephebo of Selinunte”, a Greek original from the 5th century BC with a bronze composition. In addition to a collection of ceramics and a large number of coins, the Museum also houses an interesting statue depicting the Virgin and Child from the workshop of Francesco Laurana.
Torre del Tradimento
Sciacca
(19 Km)
The Tower of Betrayal was built around the fifteenth century with the task of defending the area of the homonymous Cala. The structure stands between an ancient house with pergola on the outside and another with metal frames. The composition is cylindrical with a diameter of six meters and has a terrace cover for collecting rainwater.
Porta San Salvatore
Sciacca
(16 Km)
The Porta San Salvatore was the main entrance door to the city of Sciacca. It takes its name from the homonymous church that is located near, and as the oldest door it presents different architectural constructions. The construction consists of different ornaments, cornucopias and commas that fascinate anyone interested in visiting it.
Porta Palermo
Sciacca
(16 Km)
The Palermo Gate was built during the reign of King Charles II of Bourbon to replace an already existing door. The exterior facade features the Baroque style. The structure consists of tuff blocks with a large attic. At the top is the coat of arms of the ruling house of time, in which an eagle with folded wings is depicted.
Torre del Pardo
Sciacca
(16 Km)
The Torre del Pardo was built in 1550, on the directives of the Brotherhood of San Michele. In fact, it is located next to the church called firriatu of S.Micheli. The structure has a square plan with thick walls. Originally, three bells were also built merged at the beginning of the 16th century.
Torre San Michele
Sciacca
(16 Km)
Torre San Michele was built in 1550, in the square adjacent to the church of San Michele a Sciacca. It was built at the behest of the Brotherhood of San Michele and has a square plan with two meters thick walls. The tower also stands three bells of which the largest was merged in 1587.
Porta San Calogero
Sciacca
(16 Km)
The Gate of San Calogero represented one of the 5 entrances to the city of Sciacca and led directly to the upper part of the city, where at that time the noble residences of the city were located, but also bordered the district of the Cadda, where the Jews lived. The construction does not have some important architectural features, however, the fact remains that it has remained perfectly preserved.
Castello Luna
Sciacca
(16 Km)
Selinunte
Castelvetrano
(28 Km)
The mytical Selinunte
Cave di Cusa
Campobello di Mazara
(25 Km)
THE QUARRIES FROM WHERE THE BOULDERS WERE EXTRACTED TO BUILD THE TEMPLES OF SELINUNTE
Castello di Bivona
Bivona
(29 Km)
Historical news of the Castle of Bivona has been reported starting from the 13th century and it turns out to be built in the Middle Ages with the function of defending the territory and the locality. In fact, it was one of the few fortifications that were built inside the town. Currently, only a few ruins declared a national monument are visible of the castle.
Castello di Burgio
Burgio
(17 Km)
Burgio Castle was built on hard rock, and is surrounded by two streams, Garella and Tina. Its origins are Arab but there is still no information on the date of its creation. To get to the stronghold you have to walk up a difficult and long stairway. The entrance to the fortress is formed by a Gothic arch, while a large cross is located on the square. The structure was renovated several times and today is in good condition.
Castello della Signora o Casale ruderi
Salaparuta
(18 Km)
The Castle of the Lady or Farmhouse was built by the Arabs in ancient times. Over the years it has had various denominations, such as “Sala della Donna” because the settlers moved to a neighboring farmhouse. In 1400 instead, “Castle of Sala Paruta” and later “Castello di Salaparuta”. Unfortunately, in 1968, a strong earthquake destroyed the whole country. That's why today only the ruins are left.
Museo del Lavoro Contadino
Campobello di Mazara
(34 Km)