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The Top 11 Castles in Caltanissetta

A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 11

beautiful castles to choose from in Caltanissetta. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Mussomeli and Its Castle

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The Mussomeli area was inhabited since ancient times. The first traces are from pre-Hellenic times, these are rock-cut tombs similar to other tombs found in various areas of Sicily. Other …

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Castelluccio di Gela

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In a distant time, in an era of great enterprises and adventures, the Greeks founded the majestic city of Gela. On a mighty and imposing hill, Castelluccio arose, an impenetrable …

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Mazzarino Castle

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This castle has uncertain origins, but it was certainly built before the 13th century. Of the 4 towers that were originally arranged on 4 sides, today only one remains.

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Lombardy Castle

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the arrival in Enna is conquered with difficulty but, the view of the castle and the panorama from its Belvedere repay any effort

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Castello Svevo di Gela (Castelluccio)

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This Swabian castle, also known as "castelluccio" dates back to 1143. It dominates on the hill overlooking the sea, in a strategic position that protected the seaside city of Gela …

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San Francesco di Paola Church, Mazzarino

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The church of S. Francesco da Paola is a very ancient church of the fourteenth century with a Greek cross plan erected on the base of a previous Byzantine cult …

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Resuttano Castle

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The Resuttano Castle is a historic building dating back to the 14th century, probably on the remains of an old Norman farmhouse. It belonged to the Ventimiglia family until it was expropriated by the Region.

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Arab-Norman Castle of Butera

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Small hamlet rich in history with a characteristic church and a small Arab-Norman castle. Worth a visit!

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Grassuliato Castle

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Castello di Resuttano

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The old castle is officially closed but you can observe it from the outside. It can only be reached on foot.

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The Top 11 Castles in Caltanissetta

Mussomeli and Its Castle

Castelluccio di Gela

Mazzarino Castle

Lombardy Castle

Castello Svevo di Gela (Castelluccio)

San Francesco di Paola Church, Mazzarino

Resuttano Castle

Arab-Norman Castle of Butera

Grassuliato Castle

Castello di Resuttano

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