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The Top 14 Castles in Catania

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 14

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

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Ursino Castle

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was built in the 13th century by Frederick II of Swabia. The mansion had a certain visibility in the course of Sicilian Vespers, as the seat of Parliament and later …

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Norman Castle of Adrano

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Located on a lava plateau overlooking the Simeto river valley, Adrano enjoys renowned agricultural production, including citrus fruits, olives, pistachios and vegetables. The etymology of the name Adrano is derived …

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Castiglione di Sicilia

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Known as "the quastallum" by the Arabs, Castiglione di Sicilia stands on a hill between the Alcantara valley and the Etna park, offering breathtaking landscapes with orchards and lava flows. …

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Castello di Poira

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Poira Castle is a large stone complex probably built in the Middle Ages. Today it is in a state of abandonment, but it is still possible to imagine its structure.

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Norman Castle of Aci Castello

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Beautiful promenade, Norman fort, beach made only of lava rock, close to the Cyclops Islands

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Calatabiano Castle

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I recommend arriving in Calatabiano, taking the road that crosses the hamlet of Mitogio. This route has little traffic from motor vehicles and is immersed in the vegetation that runs along the Alcantara river.

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Funicular to Calatabiano Castle

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Calatabiano Castle boasts 2300 years of history as well as a phenomenal view of Taormina and Mount Etna. To visit it, it is better to take the funicular leaving the bicycle in the valley station.

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Castle of the Duke of Misterbianco

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The Castle, in neo-Gothic style, was built in 1930 by the 9th Duke of Misterbianco Vespasiano, hence its name.

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Castello di Granieri

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GRANIERI: A dip in time between history and wine
A journey into the Sicilian past - During a bike trip with a friend, I had the pleasure of visiting the …

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Historic Hill of Paternò

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The historic Hill of Paternò or Colle di Paternò is a relief of volcanic origin where the original nucleus of Paternò was built. Between the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries the …

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The Top 14 Castles in Catania

Ursino Castle

Norman Castle of Adrano

Castiglione di Sicilia

Castello di Poira

Norman Castle of Aci Castello

Calatabiano Castle

Funicular to Calatabiano Castle

Castle of the Duke of Misterbianco

Castello di Granieri

Historic Hill of Paternò

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