Castle of Mussomeli

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Castle of Mussomeli, Medieval castle in Mussomeli, Italy.

The Castle of Mussomeli stands on a limestone crag at 778 meters elevation, featuring Norman-Gothic architecture with cylindrical towers and decorated portals.

Manfredi Chiaramonte III constructed this defensive stronghold in 1370, establishing it as a symbol of feudal authority in medieval Sicily.

The castle chapel contains an alabaster statue of Madonna della Catena from 1516, representing the spiritual connection between prisoners and divine mercy.

The fortress sits 2 kilometers from Mussomeli town center, requiring visitors to traverse steep paths and stairs during guided tours.

The castle includes the Prison of Death, where condemned individuals fell through a trapdoor into water-filled chambers below.

Location: Mussomeli

Inception: 1364

Architectural style: medieval architecture

Address: Contrada Castello

GPS coordinates: 37.57756,13.77158

Latest update: June 13, 2025 20:54

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