Castle of Sperlinga, Medieval castle in Sperlinga, Italy.
The Castle of Sperlinga stands on a rocky cliff at 750 meters above sea level, featuring multiple levels carved directly into the mountain stone.
During the Sicilian Vespers uprising of 1282, the castle remained the only stronghold in Sicily that maintained loyalty to the French Angevin rulers for an entire year.
The castle complex includes a network of caves that served various purposes, from grain storage to living quarters, demonstrating medieval Sicilian architectural techniques.
Visitors can explore the castle's different sections, including ancient stables, a forge, prison cells, and a grand hall with mullioned windows overlooking the courtyard.
The fortress contains fifty interconnected grottos carved into the rock, which remained inhabited until the 1960s and now house an ethnographic museum.
Location: Sperlinga
Inception: August 20, 1597
Founders: Normans, Giovanni Natoli
Made from material: rock
Part of: Principality of Sperlinga
Address: Via Castello
Website: http://castellodisperlinga.it
GPS coordinates: 37.76575,14.35374
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:36
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