Punta Troia Castle, Medieval castle in Favignana, Italy
Punta Troia Castle stands on a rocky promontory at the western end of Sicily, featuring Norman architectural elements and defensive fortifications from the 12th century.
King Roger II of Sicily ordered the transformation of an existing Saracen watchtower into a fortified castle around 1140 to protect the western boundaries of his Mediterranean kingdom.
The castle served as a prison during the French Revolution, with records indicating that 52 political prisoners were confined in an underground cistern called the pit.
The castle museum charges an entrance fee of 4 euros and includes guided tours that provide detailed information about the structure's military and penal history.
Within the castle walls, visitors find both the Prison Museum and the Mediterranean Monk Seal Observatory, operated by the Protected Marine Area administration.
Location: Favignana
Inception: 1140
GPS coordinates: 37.99218,12.06355
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:44
Mozia
38.1 km
Stabilimento Florio
23.9 km
Grotta del Genovese
22.7 km
Ligny Tower
38.2 km
Riserva naturale regionale delle Isole dello Stagnone di Marsala
36.7 km
Colombaia Castle
38 km
Baglio Anselmi museum
38.3 km
Riserva naturale marina Isole Egadi
12.8 km
Spiaggia bue marino
28.2 km
Museo Archeologico Giuseppe Whitaker
38.2 km
Ex stabilimento Florio delle tonnare di Favignana e Formica
23.8 km
Museo civico Torre di Ligny
38.1 km
Spiaggia di Favignana
24 km
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista
38.5 km
Isolotto Formica Lighthouse
31.8 km
Capo Grosso Lighthouse
23.9 km
Punta Sottile lighthouse
19.4 km
Parco Archeologico di Lilibeo
38.3 km
Mozia imbarcadero Storico G.Whitaker
38.5 km
Scoglio Palumbo Lighthouse
37.3 km
Motya Museum
38.4 km
Palazzo Florio
24.1 km
Salina Culcasi di Nubia
38.2 km
Teatro Impero
38.6 km
Scogli Porcelli lighthouse
33.4 km
Mothia Island and Lilibeo: The Phoenician-Punic Civilization in Italy
38.3 km
Immacolata Concezione
24.2 km
Torre della Colombara
38 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes