You are visiting Ortigia, one of the most beautiful places of Sicily. Walking along the ancient streets of this architectural jewel, you will surely notice an austere and imposing fort that overlooks the sea of Syracuse. That’s castello Maniace, new stage of the castles of Sicily tour.
The castello Maniace was built at the end of Ortigia Island. The castle is immediately recognizable thanks to the white color of its walls. One of the most beautiful parts of the fort is the Islamic-style portal: decorated with polychrome marbles, the coat of arms of Charles V is on the top of the portal.
The impressive interior of the castle consists of a single room with twenty-five spans supported by slender columns. Today, cultural events take place in Piazza delle Armi.
Visit Ortigia and castello Maniace is a good idea for a pleasant excursion during your vacation to Catania. To get there from the city near Etna:
The journey by car takes 50 minutes.
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