Santa Lucia del Mela Castle

Description

The peak of Santa Lucia del Mela was an important military outpost. On the remains of the former city walls the Byzantines built a fort, subsequently rebuilt by the Arabs between 837 and 851. Frederick II of Aragon fortified the town with walls and renovated its castle. The castle was left to decay in the 17th century, but has been restored later.

Address
Via Seminario 115, Santa Lucia del Mela, Italy

Established
11th century

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