The Castle of Racalmuto was built in the period of the barony of Robert Malcovenant, a Frenchman in the wake of King Ruggero d'Altavilla. Later, Frederick of Aragon transferred the ownership of the castle and the surrounding fief to Frederick II Chiaramonte. The Chiaramonte family was responsible for the initial expansion of the fortress which assumed a majestic appearance.
The castle is a perfect example of Swabian military architecture, with its trapezoidal base, the circular towers, the layout of portal and secondary entrances, windows arranged without symmetry and the imposing two feet thick walls. The left tower has retained its original appearance while the right has been restored and destined to the lookout.
Experience the nature and culture of the Liparian Islands. Visit Lipari and Vulcano and see the incredible rock formations on the coasts. Admire the black sand beaches on Vulcano and get a glimpse of Gelso.
Skip the lines with this entry ticket to the Ancient Theater of Taormina, one of the largest buildings for shows in the Italian Peninsula. Discover the many wonders of this famous archaeological site.
See one of the most beautiful attractions on the north side of Etna on a guided trek. Explore the forest, lava streams, eruptive fractures, and the massive craters that destroyed Piano Provenzana.
Enjoy a half-day shore excursion to Corleone, a small town that has had its history and culture shaped by the Mafia.
Follow the trail of the Italian television series, Inspector Montalbano, on this tour from Catania. Explore Southeast Sicily as you see key locations featured in the show. This tour visits Punta Secca, Ragusa, and Scicli.
Trek across the summit of Mount Etna, Europe's highest active volcano, with a volcano guide on this small group trekking tour. Walk through a lava tunnel and admire dramatic volcanic landscapes.
Journey back to the days of the Greeks and Romans in Sicily on a full-day trip to Agrigento and Piazza Armerina. Admire the ruins of Greek temples and more.
Discover 3 of the top sites in western Sicily on this full-day tour. Visit Segesta, Nubia, the Salt Pans of Trapani and the hill-top town of Erice.
Discover the famous archaeological site at Agrigento in Sicily, the imposing Doric temples. Skip the line to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site which extends over 1,300 hectares and was the foundation of the ancient Greek colony of Akragas.
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