The Castello Normanno ("Norman Castle"), or alternatively the Castello di Aci ("Castle of Aci"; Sicilian: Casteddu di Iaci), is a castle in Aci Castello in the Metropolitan City of Catania in Sicily, southern Italy. The castle is situated on a rocky outcrop jutting out into the sea. Its precise date of construction is uncertain, but it was important to the development of its region during the Middle Ages. During the War of the Sicilian Vespers, it was subject to Roger of Lauria. It was besieged more than once, and was briefly controlled by the Spanish. It is currently a museum.
The town of Aci Castello developed around the castle, which was built in 1076 by the Normans upon the foundations of a 7th-century Byzantine fortification. In 1169, Aci Castello started to expand after an eruption of Mount Etna made the towns in its vicinity uninhabitable. The castle later became the property of the Bishops of Catania.
Muiris Francis | Jul 4, 2018
Beautiful castle. My fiends had their wedding ceremony here. Stunning views, very well kept castle. Highly recommended
Torbjørn Skjørholm | Jul 9, 2018
Exciting and a great View. There is a great restaurant next to it. And a Beach made of lava from where you can swim in the ocean.
MistaMilo | Jun 5, 2018
Could use a new layer of paint, but looks quite nice anyway.
Niccolò Campo | Feb 24, 2018
What an amazing place to connect with both nature, culture and history. One of my world favourite spots to be in both in summertime and wintertime
Mike Sewell | Jul 5, 2018
Was here for a wedding, lovely place with fantastic views
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