Naro Castle

Naro, Italy

The Castello di Naro was built on top of a hill in the 14th century by the Chiaramonte family. The complex includes walls with battlements, a square tower built by Frederick II of Aragon and the imposing 'mass of the male'. On the east side there are two mullioned Gothic windows that illuminate the great 'Hall of the Prince', which is located on the first floor of the tower. The portal is flanked by two rectangular bastions. The massive outer walls are interspersed with two cylindrical towers and two square towers.

Inside the walls there is a large courtyard, which housed the accommodation of the garrison, the chapel and the stables, and in the case of attack offered refuge to local farmers.

References:

myguidesicily.com

Address

Largo Castello 29, Naro, Italy

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Details

Founded: 14th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

More Information

www.myguidesicily.com
www.castles.nl

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

Carl Charles Cordina (4 months ago)
Very narrow roads taking you up to the castle but worth the visit. Lovely views all round from the roof area.

Patrizia R. (6 months ago)
Such a pretty little castle at the top of Naro. The entrance is free and I suggest climbing one of the towers to look at the incredible view. It's a bit of an uphill but I suggest walking because the old part of Naro Is very characteristic and has some pretty views.

Rosa Mariano (7 months ago)
A baroque castle in a lovely town called Naro.

Klaas Z (10 months ago)
Closed on a Tuesday at 15.08, whilst according to Google it should be open. Waited till 15.35, still closed. Locals told us it should be open. Bummer! Especially given the amount of effort it took us to get up here ?

Soren Thunderhawk Gessner (4 years ago)
Young love ah. Thanks to the lovely photographers for capturing our spontaneous kiss. Great place to watch the sunset and a must visit if you don't mind tight windy roads. xoxo

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