Castello a Mare, Palermo

Name: Castello a Mare
Address: Via Filippo Patti, Palermo, 90133, Italy
Telephone: +39 345 074 3095

#39 among attractions in Palermo

Forts and castles, Museum, Archaeological site

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Castello a Mare or Castellammare is an ancient fortress that guarded the entrance to the port at Palermo in La Cala. Extensive remains are visible, some of which are open to the public. There is a Norman keep, a fortified gate or entrance, and remains of a sophisticated Renaissance star-shaped defence. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 38°7'20"N, 13°22'2"E

Address

Via Filippo PattiCentro Storico (Tribunali-Castellammare)Palermo 90133 Italy

Contact

+39 345 074 3095

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Castello a Mare – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas, San Francesco d'Assisi, Santa Maria della Catena, Church of San Domenico.

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Phoenician and ancient Greek art exhibits
Regional Archeological Museum Antonio Salinas, Palermo
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San Francesco d'Assisi, Palermo
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Church, Gothic architecture, Historical place
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~1540 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Church of San Domenico, Palermo
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~790 ftW
Church
Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Genovesi, Palermo
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~1950 ftSE
14th-century palace with decorated hall
Palazzo Chiaramonte, Palermo
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~1740 ftSW
Square
Piazza San Domenico, Palermo
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~1350 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Oratory of Rosario di San Domenico, Palermo
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0.4 miSW
Church, Renaissance architecture
Sant'Eulalia dei Catalani, Palermo
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~1570 ftS
Baroque architecture, Monuments and statues
Fontana del Garraffo, Palermo
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0.4 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Teatro Biondo, Palermo
11 min walk • The Biondo Theatre is a neoclassical and Art Nouveau-style theater building located on Via Roma #258, corner with Via Venezia, in the ancient quarter of Castellamare of central Palermo, region of Sicily, Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Castello a Mare open?

Castello a Mare is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 12:30 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Wednesday 12:30 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Thursday 12:30 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Friday 12:30 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Saturday 12:30 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11:30 pm
Sunday 12:30 pm - 3 pm & 7 pm - 11:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Castello a Mare?

Nearby attractions include Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Genovesi, Palermo (4 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Maria di Valverde, Palermo (6 min walk), Oratorio del Rosario di Santa Cita, Palermo (7 min walk), Santa Maria della Catena, Palermo (7 min walk).

How to get to Castello a Mare by public transport?

The nearest stations to Castello a Mare:

Bus

Barillai - S. Sebastiano • Lines: Ncs (3 min walk)
Cala - Mercato Ittico • Lines: Ncs (5 min walk)

Ferry

Palermo (12 min walk)

Tram

Stazione Centrale • Lines: L1 (22 min walk)
Ingrassia • Lines: L1 (25 min walk)

Train

Palermo Centrale (23 min walk)
Giachery (27 min walk)