Spadafora Castle

Spadafora, Italy

The castle of Spadafora was built at the end of the sixteenth century around a defensive tower by the Spadafora family to control the coasts. The tower was probably enlarged or rebuilt in the early 1500s. Four imposing trapezoidal-shaped corner spurs are surrounded by battlements, in whose interspaces the artillery were placed. In the angular ends of each spur stand the casemates, to protect the soldiers on guard.

Between 1654 and 1670 were carried out renovations that most likely changed the architectural features of the castle with insertion of rooms, doors and windows, iron grates and balconies, and the rebuilding of the ramparts. From the 18th century it was transformed into a noble residence.

Between the end of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the last century it was used as a private residence by the Samonà family, descendants of Princess Alessandra Spadafora Colonna.

After the loss of the Castle by the Samonà family, the building was abandoned and was for years the victim of the negligence of the successive administrations. It is currently owned by the Region. It returned to new life after the restoration of the Superintendency of Cultural Heritage of Messina, and hosts numerous cultural events.

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Founded: 16th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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User Reviews

Gianni P. (11 months ago)
I only saw it from outside, turning around it ... for me it has a very fascinating structure, which always struck me when I saw it passing on the highway 113.
Riccardo Rock (15 months ago)
Beautiful from a historical and cultural point of view. When we went it was totally empty. In all respects. The visit lasted 10 minutes.
Nicoletta Vella (16 months ago)
The property is located in the center of Spadafora, opposite the church of San Giuseppe. You can often find the exhibitions, it should be valued more. At the moment only the lower floor can be visited
Marcin Rudawski (19 months ago)
Beautiful ( especially in the night) castle in the pretty little town.
WWE Romanreigns (20 months ago)
Great
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