Sant'Alessio Siculo Castle

Description

Sant'Alessio Siculo Castle was built by the Byzantine emperor Alexios I Comnenos in his war against the Normans and the Arabs, who also held it. It was extended during the Norman era in the 12th century. In 1535 it was are residence of King Charles V Habsburg during the Conquest of Tunis. The castle consists of two towers on different peaks.

Address
Via Consolare Valeria 407, Sant'Alessio Siculo, Italy

Established
12th century

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