Norman fortress of Aci Castello
Piazza Castello, 95021 Aci Castello
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Description
The Norman fortress built of black volcanic rock flouts the sea from its rocky outcrop. Saturnia fort has stood here since the Roman era having being destroyed several times - King Tancred deciding to rebuild it in 1189. Under the Bourbons, it was remodelled as a prison and is now home to the museo civico (minerals and archaeological pieces). Make sure to take advantage of the view from the top of castle over Cyclops' Reefs
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €135The sea you can feel86 m - Via Guglielmo Marconi, 95021 Aci Castello
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Where to eatnearby
- Masè AcicastelloAround€2784 m - Via Savoia, 35, 95021 Aci Castello
- Faraglioni Restaurant€€MICHELIN 20241.18 Km - lungomare dei Ciclopi 115, loc. Aci Trezza, 95021 Aci Castello
- Ristorante Il Covo MarinoAround€301.41 Km - Via Lungomare Dei Ciclopi, 149, 95021 Aci Trezza
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