Castello dell'Emiro

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Castello dell'Emiro ('Castle of the Emir') was founded by emir Jafar II (998–1019). Today it lies in ruins.

Medieval castles in SicilyCastles and fortifications in ItalyAll sites in Misilmeri

Address
Via la Masa 116, Misilmeri, Italy

Established
c. 1000 AD

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