Calatubo Castle, Medieval castle in Alcamo, Italy
The fortress stretches across 150 meters on a limestone rock formation, positioned 152 meters above the Gulf of Castellammare in Sicily.
Built during the Norman period around 1093, the castle formed part of a coastal defense system that transmitted light signals to warn against Saracen attacks.
The surrounding area contains archaeological sites and caves, while the structure itself represents different architectural periods from Norman to agricultural adaptations.
The municipality of Alcamo acquired the castle in 2007 for 60,000 euros and initiated preservation projects with support from the Italian Environment Fund.
Three sides of the castle remain inaccessible due to steep rock walls, with a single entry point on the western side leading to the first defense line.
Location: Alcamo
Address: Contrada Calatubo
GPS coordinates: 38.01482,12.98256
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:36
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