Fortresses and towers, Sicily
Fortresses and towers in Sicily
In Sicily we have listed 220 fortresses and towers; the most detailed page is Torre Cabrera (Pozzallo).
Most are in the province of Palermo (47), the province of Messina (45) and the province of Catania (28).
By date of construction, the most common period is the Renaissance (46% of dated places) and the Early modern period (35% of dated places).
Of these, 3 list opening hours and 1 is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- 137with photo
- 98with description
- 3with opening hours
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Fortresses and towers in Sicily: frequently asked questions
How many fortresses and towers are there in Sicily?
Our atlas lists 220 fortresses and towers in Sicily. The province with the most fortresses and towers is Palermo (47).
What are the most important fortresses and towers in Sicily?
Based on how much information is available (description, photos, visitor info), the standouts are Torre Cabrera (Pozzallo), Porta urbica (Syracuse) and Forte Gonzaga (Messina).
Which fortresses and towers in Sicily can you visit for free?
None of the fortresses and towers listed in Sicily has free entry according to the data we have: check the official website of each place.
Which fortresses and towers in Sicily have opening hours listed?
3 out of 220 have opening hours (source: OpenStreetMap), including Pepoli Turret (Erice), Forte Schiaffino (Messina) and Torre della Tonnara di Bonagia (Valderice). Hours can change: check before you go.