Castles to visit in Sicily, sea-facing fortresses and Baroque palaces form a cultural route through the island’s inland landscapes and historic cities. The selection includes the Aragonese Castle of Piazza Armerina, Castello di Falconara, the only Caltanissetta manor facing the sea and noble palaces in Caltagirone, Catania and Ragusa. Each profile covers the site’s history, architecture and access arrangements, distinguishing places open to visitors from properties available for private events or stays by reservation.
To discover villas and palaces in Palermo and other period properties across the island, browse the complete collection of historic houses in Sicily.