Castello di Sant'Alessio Siculo

The fortified structure sits on a rocky cape between Messina and Taormina, featuring two distinct towers that overlook the Ionian Sea coastline.

The Romans constructed the first fortification on this site, which later hosted Sextus Pompeius during his maritime campaigns along the Sicilian coast.

The castle received its name during the Byzantine period from a Greek Orthodox saint, reflecting the influence of different civilizations in Sicily.

The fortress remains under private ownership and visitors cannot access the interior structures or the underground military tunnels from World War II.

Two separate towers stand on different peaks of the promontory, connected by underground passages that open to strategic viewpoints toward Messina and Taormina.

Location: Sant'Alessio Siculo

Part of: torres costaneres de Sicília

Address: Strada statale 114

GPS coordinates: 37.91360,15.34652

Latest update: March 5, 2025 08:16