Castello di Montalbano Elicona, Medieval castle in Montalbano Elicona, Italy
The castle consists of two distinct structures: a Norman rectangular fortress with two defensive towers and an Aragonese quadrangular enclosure with arrow slits.
The Arab geographer Idrisi first documented the castle in 1154 as a quadrangular watchtower with protective walls overlooking the settlement below.
The Palatine Chapel of the Holy Trinity inside the castle contains a monolithic sarcophagus housing the remains of Catalan physician Arnaldo da Villanova.
The castle entrance leads to a large courtyard featuring a 13th-century cistern, an external staircase from the 1400s, and the octagonal-domed royal chapel.
The fortress walls contain 46 arrow slits and 18 large windows, demonstrating the transition from military stronghold to aristocratic residence.
Location: Montalbano Elicona
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Via Castello 1, 98065 Montalbano Elicona 98065
Phone: +390941679012
Website: http://comune.montalbanoelicona.me.it/turismo/il-castello/panoramica-castello.aspx
GPS coordinates: 38.02372,15.01103
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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