Poira Castle

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Description

Poira Castle was built in the Middle Ages to the site which was inhabitated already in Greek and Roman ages. Today it is ruined with some remains.

Medieval castles in SicilyCastles and fortifications in ItalyAll sites in Paternò

Address
Unnamed Road, Paternò, Italy

Established
13th century

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