Poira Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Paternò, Italy
The castle complex contains four main buildings with residential quarters, storage facilities, animal shelters, and a religious structure near the Simeto Valley.
Built upon ancient Siculi settlement remains, the castle became the residence of the Spitaleri barons who managed the Poira feudal estate until the late 1800s.
Archaeological excavations in 1995 revealed a Greek necropolis with tombs from the 6th and 5th centuries BC, containing various ceramic artifacts near the castle.
The castle location between Paternò and Centuripe provides access to historical paths and archaeological areas through the Sicilian countryside.
The nearby Grotta degli Schiavi served as a Roman Ergastulum where laborers were confined and chained when they opposed their work conditions.
Location: Paternò
Address: località Poira
GPS coordinates: 37.56297,14.81988
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:58
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