Rather than a true castle itself, it is a sumptuous stately home with a splendor that still keeps at present. Set of the film Kaos by the Taviani brothers, Donnafugata is the next stop in our tour to discover the castles of Sicily.
The first thing that made an impression on the mind of visitors is the façade: it worths for all the castels but in particular for the castle of Donnafugata. The facade of the castle of Donnafugata is like a melting pot of architectural styles, from Gothic to the late Venetian Renaissance.
The castle incorporates preexisting areas to its construction. It consists of more than 120 rooms. Of these, the most important and beautiful to see are:
Donnafugata is located in the province of Ragusa. To get to the castle from the provincial capital, you need to:
The trip by car takes just 20 minutes: take the chance to visit also Ragusa, one of the most beautiful places of Sicily.
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