Salemi Castle

Salemi, Italy

The castle of Salemi is one of the best preserved castles in Sicily. Inside, the library and the resurgence museum are housed. The castle has Norman origins and dominates the town with its trapezoidal shape and square, 20 meters high, corner towers, and a cylindrical tower.

The castle was built by Norman King Roger around 1077 to the site of Roman-Arab fort. Frederick II altered it in the 13th century.

In 1441, on December 11, in the castle of Salemi a confederation made up of Salemi, Trapani, Mazara, Monte San Giuliano and by the barons of Castelvetrano and Partanna was formed which undertook the defense, and bore the costs, of the Queen White and Royal House of Aragon. Salemi was, therefore, more fortified and garrisoned during the raids of the Turks.

Address

Piazza Alicia 13, Salemi, Italy

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Details

Founded: c. 1077
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

More Information

www.federicoitineraridellostupore.it

Rating

4.3/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Alessandro Catanese (4 years ago)
Wonderful castle of historical and artistic interest. Located in one of the most beautiful villages in Italy: Salemi. Wonderful. To visit without a doubt if you are in the province of Trapani.

Andrea Mereghetti (4 years ago)
If only it were a little nicer, it would be a little gem in beautiful Salemi

Giuseppe Scianna (4 years ago)
Magic

Salvatore Barbara (4 years ago)
very beautifull

Daphne Varekamp (6 years ago)
They have the sweetest stray dogs

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