- UNESCO
Castle, Camastra (AG)
37°16′20″ N, 13°48′29″ E
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At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 37°16′20″ N, 13°48′29″ E
- Address
- via Naro Camastra
History and description
The Castellazzo di Camastra is a castle in Camastra, Sicily. It was built in the 14th century, and it now lies in ruins.
History
The Castellazzo was built in the 14th century on the edge of a rocky plateau to control the surrounding estates. The oldest reference to a turris Camastra dates back to 1366, and in 1374 the area was in the possession of the nobleman Manfredi Chiaramonte.
The site of the Castellazzo has been identified with the legendary city of Camico.
Layout
The Castellazzo consists of an irregular pentagonal tower, which is made up of stones bound together by mortar. Parts of the structure also consist of Cyclopean masonry. Some of the remaining walls are up to 3.5m high.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Castellazzo di Camastra».
Getting there
CanicattìTrain, nearest
10.6 km as the crow flies
Castellazzo di Camastravia Naro Camastra
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Castellazzo di Camastra?
Castellazzo di Camastra is in Camastra, in the province of Agrigento (Sicily), Italy. Address: via Naro Camastra. GPS coordinates: 37.27212, 13.80794.
What else is there to see near Castellazzo di Camastra?
Nearby you’ll find: Porta d'Oro (2.7 km away), Museo civico della città di Naro (3.1 km away), Castle of Naro (3.1 km away).
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Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences