Castle, Medieval castle in Militello in Val di Catania, Italy
The castle features a quadrangular layout of 33 meters per side with cylindrical towers at each corner and a defensive moat on the western side.
In 1410, Queen Blanca of Navarre found refuge in this fortress while escaping from Count Bernardo Cabrera during her flight across Sicily.
The Branciforte family established a library containing 10,000 volumes and installed a printing press within the castle walls during the 16th century.
The castle entrance relocated to the southern wall following structural modifications after the earthquake of 1542.
In 1357, the Sicilian parliament gathered inside this fortress to declare opposition against the enemies of King Frederick IV of Sicily.
Location: Militello in Val di Catania
Address: Largo Atrio del Castello
GPS coordinates: 37.27122,14.79539
Latest update: March 9, 2025 12:51
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