Castello Ruffo di Nicotera, Medieval castle in Nicotera, Italy
The quadrilateral castle rises above Marina di Nicotera with three angular towers and thick walls built from irregular stones and bricks.
Norman Duke Robert Guiscard constructed the first fortress in the 11th century to protect the coast and accommodate military forces.
The castle underwent transformations in 1764 by architect Ermenegildo Sintes, converting it from a military structure into a summer residence.
The castle houses the Civic Archaeological Museum on the ground floor and the Center for Study of Rural Culture on the first floor.
From the castle terraces, visitors can see the Aeolian Islands, the Strait of Messina, and Mount Etna in the distance.
Location: Nicotera
GPS coordinates: 38.55188,15.93742
Latest update: March 6, 2025 20:33
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