Castello di Terra, Medieval castle in Trapani, Italy
The northwestern wall of Castello di Terra displays stone fortifications with semi-circular towers positioned along its perimeter structure.
The castle construction started in 1186 as a defensive fortification at the entrance of Trapani's port, connecting the Tyrrhenian Sea.
The castle structure represents Norman military architecture, incorporating design elements from multiple centuries of Mediterranean defensive construction methods.
While the castle currently operates as a police station, visitors can examine the exterior walls and towers from the Lungomare Dante Alighieri.
Archaeological excavations in 1992 revealed sections of the original quadrilateral layout with rectangular towers at each corner of the structure.
Location: Trapani
Inception: 1186
Address: Lungomare Dante Alighieri
GPS coordinates: 38.01926,12.51441
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:43
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