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The Top 15 Castles in Palermo

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 15

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

Last updated: November 21, 2025

Rocca di Cefalù — Castle Ruins

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The climb is best done in the morning

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Castelbuono Castle

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Castelbuono is located in the province of Palermo

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Castronovo di Sicilia

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Castronovo di Sicilia, an inland town, is a treasure of history, culture and nature. Anyone who finds themselves here can admire the monuments and archaeological sites, taste the local cuisine, …

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Caccamo Castle

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The Castle of Caccamo is a defensive construction of Caccamo, one of the largest and best preserved of the Norman castles in Sicily and Italy.
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Palace of the Normans (Norman Palace), Palermo

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The Palazzo dei Normanni is a castle in Palermo

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Entrance to Parco della Rocca

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Entry is €5 per person, as of April 2024.
The ticket is also required to leave the park.

Entry is €5 per person, as of April 2024.
The ticket is also required to leave the park.

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Count Federico Palace Museum

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Beautiful palace with guided tours by the owners. Many old rooms with original furniture from different centuries.

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Castello di Geraci Siculo

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It is very likely that it was built by the Greek-Byzantines, a Moorish window testifies to the sign of the Muslim Empire; then came the Normans who transformed it to …

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Giuliana Castle

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Giuliana, located in the province of Palermo, boasts an imposing Frederickian castle, restored in 1997. This monument, commissioned by Frederick II for its strategic value, dominates the wide Sicilian valley.

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Alcamo-Gibellina new

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about thirty km between hills, vineyards and Sergio Leone landscapes, on an almost perfect road surface

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The Top 15 Castles in Palermo

Rocca di Cefalù — Castle Ruins

Castelbuono Castle

Castronovo di Sicilia

Caccamo Castle

Palace of the Normans (Norman Palace), Palermo

Entrance to Parco della Rocca

Count Federico Palace Museum

Castello di Geraci Siculo

Giuliana Castle

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