Zona Archelogica citta' greca
Tusa
Museo Civico
Gangi
(21 Km)
The Civic Museum of Gangi was established in 1958 and since 1995 it was placed on the ground floor of Palazzo Sgadari. The Museum consists of four rooms and two sectors where we can admire archaeological finds from nearby Monte Albucchia and Gangi Vecchio.
Torre Calura
Cefalu'
(18 Km)
The origin of the tower dates back to the 16th century, commissioned by Marco Antonio Colonna as part of the defensive system of the coast. It is a typical sighting structure of a square plan, which at the time used to control almost the entire adjacent area. Today, the building is privately owned, but does not show up in a good state of preservation.
Castello di Cefalu' Diroccato
Cefalu'
(19 Km)
The Castle of Cefalù is located at the top of the spectacular Fortress demonstrating its strategic importance. The castle dates back to the 13th-14th century.
Mura Megalitiche
Cefalu'
(20 Km)
The megalithic walls are the old fortifications, dating from the 5th century BC. These are large overlapping blocks, more than three meters high. The structures were restored during the 1980s, and today despite their age, they are in a good state of preservation.
Bastione Marchiafava
Cefalu'
(20 Km)
The Bastion of Marchiafava dates back to the seventeenth century. It is located in the town of Cefalù, in the cliff north of the town. Although it is very old, it is in an excellent state of preservation and is easily accessible.
Castello Collesano Diroccato
Collesano
(27 Km)
The Castle of Collesano was built during the Norman domination. Due to the 1693 earthquake, much of the castle was destroyed. The structure was completely abandoned and today there are only a few walls.
Torre Saracena
Gangi
(21 Km)
The Saracen Tower was built in the Middle Ages with the function of defense and control of the surrounding territory. It owes its name to the cylindrical shape it holds. The Tower was accessed through a ladder of pegs that led to the opening from the ogival arch located in the north. Currently the property is located in the area of relevance of the Capuchin Monastery of Gangi.
Torre dei Ventimiglia
Gangi
(21 Km)
The Ventimiglia Tower was built in 1337 by Francis I and is characterized by a Gothic-Norman structure. In 1560 it was attached to the Mother Church of which it constitutes the bell tower. The tower has a square structure divided into three levels and shows on the upper floors a clock placed in 1758.
Castello di Gangi
Gangi
(21 Km)
The Castle of Gangi was built around the 14th century at the behest of the Count of Geraci, Francesco I Ventimiglia. During the eighteenth century the fortress underwent transformations passing from castle to noble palace. He then went into a state of neglect until it was acquired by the Milletari family, which still maintains possession of part of the building. In the second part of the 20th century, the structure was home to schools.
Torre Campanaria del Duomo
Nicosia
(30 Km)
The Bell Tower is an excellent example of Gothic-Norman architecture of the Sicily region and is part of the Cathedral of Nicosia. It was recently rebuilt as long ago it was damaged by lightning at the top.
Chiesa del SS. Salvatore
Nicosia
(30 Km)
The Church of SS. Salvatore was built between the 11th and 12th centuries on a majestic and mighty fortress of Quartzarenite that dominates the town of Nicosia. The building covers an area of about three hundred square meters and consists of a single nave, a chapel dedicated to Santa Rita and the rooms of the sacristy arranged on two elevations. Works from the 17th century are preserved within the Church, such as the “Madonna of Consolation” by Don Antonino Cardella and the “Climb to Calvary” by Nicola Mirabella.
Cattedrale di Nicosia
Nicosia
(30 Km)
The Cathedral of Nicosia was founded in 1856 by Monsignor Milana and a tombstone placed at the entrance of the sacristy attests to its occurrence. It was dedicated to St. Nicholas of Bari and represents the most significant architectural work of the Sicilian city. The main facade has a greater portal of Gothic-Norman style, where there are also Romanesque motifs such as acanthus leaves and twisted ropes. The Portico, on the other hand, dates back to the end of the fifteenth century and is the work of the sculptors of Palermo Gabriele De Battista and Andra Mancino.
Basilica S. Maria Maggiore
Nicosia
(30 Km)
The Basilica of S. Maria Maggiore of Nicosia was built in 1767 on the place where the original Basilica was previously built in the Norman era and destroyed in 1757 during a landslide. The structure of the building has a splendid Baroque portal and the interior is dominated by the six-story monumental work “Cona” by Antonello Gagini built in 1511. There are also historical materials such as the so-called Chair by Charles V, in which the emperor sat down in his visit to Nicosia in 1535.
Chiesa S. Michele
Nicosia
(30 Km)
The Church of San Michele has historical news dating back to the fourteenth century. It was built at the behest of Count Roger and donated to the Abbot of the Monastery of Patti. The structure has two round apses and elegant frames. The windows were originally opened but over time they were closed. The façade seems to date back to the eighteenth century; in a prominent position we find the fifteenth-century tower consisting of three floors.
Castello Grande ruderi
Nicosia
(30 Km)
The Castle of Nicosia is located in the highest part of the city. The structure consisted of 4 towers where all the soldiers lived. The building was built in such a way that it was protected from enemies. Outside the walls there were small buildings that were used to warn the inhabitants of dangers. In 1065 the building was purchased by Count Roger who made it a fortress. Today there are few things left of the castle that prove its existence.
Castello di Pollina
Pollina
(8 Km)
Historical news has been reported of the Castle of Pollina since 1081, when it was mentioned as a farmhouse of the diocese of Troina. Instead of its construction there are references during the Swabian era. The Castle rises above a wooded hill and is bordered by two sliding streams located one to the east and the other to the west. The fortress remains the perimeter walls and the tower located at the top of the summit. Close to the walls are the houses of the town built during the following centuries.
Torre di Finale
Pollina
(8 Km)
The Finale Tower was built in 1597 as a Spanish sighting facility. During the nineteenth century the Tower was placed under the superintendence of Baron Michele Collotti of Castelbuono. Later, over the years, the building was enriched with a terrace able to offer tourists a suggestive panorama of the coast.
Castello di Sperlinga
Sperlinga
(26 Km)
The Sperlinga Castle was built according to medieval architecture. It was initially used as a sacred place by the inhabitants of the city. During the Byzantine period, the Castle underwent some changes and was transformed into a military garrison.
Cattedrale
Cefalu'
(20 Km)
Dating back to the time of Norman Sicily, it was erected at the behest of Roger I. The cathedral presents the union of different architectural styles coming from the peoples who occupied the Island, from Arab art, to that Byzantine etc. has two majestic crenellated towers.