Mazzarino Castle

Mazzarino, Italy

Mazzarino Castle origins are unknown, but it was mentioned the late 13th century as a residence of Lods and Counts of Mazzarino. Today curtain walls and remains of two towers exist.

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Founded: 13th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

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Otiv (13 months ago)
Harmoniously positioned just outside the city of Mazzarino, I found the gate closed but the fence is "open", easy to reach. Nice beautiful
Fabrizio Caristia (15 months ago)
Structure of particular construction with a cylindrical tower which justifies its nickname "u cannuni" (the cannon) well maintained and clean. It's a shame that the ruins are small, but they allow us to imagine the grandeur and grandeur of the past. You can easily visit it without too much time.
Tiziano Pilato (2 years ago)
Each castle deserves to be visited, because each castle has a unique charm, history and legend. Unfortunately it's closed... but there's a hole in the net that allows you to enter and visit it.
Antonella Corona (3 years ago)
One of the most particular castles in Sicily is precisely this, the Mazzarrino castle, recommended to visit and easily accessible
manu1609 (3 years ago)
The ruin is fenced and normally locked, but the fence has a big hole that you can easily get in. The castle has a tower, which unfortunately is also closed. But still worth watching.
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