Castello Scammacca, Gothic Revival castle in Acireale, Italy.
The three-story castle features pointed arches, ornate stonework, and medieval-style battlements that define its architectural character from every angle.
Giuseppe Patricolo designed this castle in the late 1800s for Baron Agostino Pennisi to house his collection of Greek-Sicilian and Roman coins.
The interior contains a private chapel decorated with frescoes by Giuseppe Sciuti, representing the religious and artistic traditions of Sicilian nobility.
Located in Piazza Agostino Pennisi near the old train station, the castle is currently listed for sale at five million euros.
The castle was not intended as a residence but as a museum to display one of Sicily's largest coin collections, now housed in Syracuse Archaeological Museum.
Location: Acireale
Architects: Giuseppe Patricolo
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Floors above the ground: 3
GPS coordinates: 37.60278,15.16417
Latest update: March 12, 2025 08:03
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