- UNESCO
Photo: Pequod76, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
At a glance
- Type
- Castle
- Commissioned by
- Matthew Bonnellus
- Protection
- Italian national heritage
- Coordinates
- 37°55′55″ N, 13°39′36″ E
- Address
- Via Del Castello 8, 90012 Caccamo
History and description
The Castello di Caccamo (English: Caccamo Castle) is a castle in Caccamo, Sicily. It is among the largest and best preserved Norman castles in Sicily, and one of the largest in Italy.
The castle is built on a steep cliff, 521 metres above sea level. It overlooks the surrounding countryside, including the San Leonardo River Valley, and the Rosmarina artificial lake.
History
The castle as it is today was built by Matthew Bonnellus in the 12th century. It was later modified by the Chiaramontes in the 14th century, and by other rulers until the 17th century.
The castle is a large structure built of white stone, having an irregular plan. It has walls with V-shaped battlements, towers, a moat and a courtyard. The interior consists of a maze of rooms and stairways.
The most notable room within the castle is the Sala della Congiura, also known as the Conspiracy Hall. In 1160, some Norman barons met in this room to plot against William I of Sicily, but the rebellion failed.
Parts of the castle collapsed in an earthquake in 1923.
The castle was inhabited by descendants of the Dukes of Caccamo until it was purchased by the Region of Sicily in October 1963. By this time, the castle was in ruins. Restoration work funded by the Region of Sicily began in 1974.
Text from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Full article: «Caccamo Castle».
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Photos
Getting there
Termini ImereseTrain, nearest
6.6 km as the crow flies
Caccamo CastleVia Del Castello 8, 90012 Caccamo
Port7.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies, not walking or driving.
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Nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Caccamo Castle?
Caccamo Castle is in Caccamo, in the province of Palermo (Sicily), Italy. Address: Via Del Castello 8, 90012 Caccamo. GPS coordinates: 37.93198, 13.66011.
What else is there to see near Caccamo Castle?
Nearby you’ll find: Termini Imerese amphitheatre (6.9 km away), Torre delle Mandre (11.8 km away), Temple of Victory (15.1 km away).
Sources and licences
Text. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Data. Wikidata (CC0); opening hours and contacts OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Photos. Wikimedia Commons, author and licence on every image.
Credits for the 6 photos
- Castello di Caccamo, marzo 2015 - 02 — Pequod76, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Caccamo - Castello 0120 — Phyrexian, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Castello (Caccamo) 27 10 2024 31 — Effems, CC0
- Castello di Caccamo, marzo 2015 - prospetto chiaramontano — Pequod76, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 90012 Caccamo PA, Italy - panoramio (8) — trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castle Caccamo, Sicily — Jerome Bon from Paris, France, CC BY 2.0
Updated 28 October 2026. All sources and licences