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Castello Normanno, Adrano

#2 among attractions in Adrano

History museum, Forts and castles
Castello Normanno
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The so-called Norman Castle of Adrano, one of the symbols of the city of Adrano, is a tower erected under Count Roger I of Sicily in the 11th century.

The castle to which it belonged, along with the nearby and similar ones of Paternò and Motta, would be part of a Norman-era defensive system aimed at controlling the Simeto valley, full control of Catania and the passes leading to Troina, Regalbuto and Randazzo. In this view it can be related to the Saracen Bridge.

Coordinates: 37°39'45"N, 14°49'55"E
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Castello Normanno – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monastero di Santa Lucia, Vincenzo Bellini, Ponte dei Saraceni, Adranon.

  • monastero di santa lucia adrano~520 ftE
    Monastery

    Monastero di Santa Lucia, Adrano

    3 min walk • Monastero di Santa Lucia is an architectural complex in the town of Adrano, in the Province of Catania, region of Sicily, Italy.

  • vincenzo bellini adrano~1070 ftE
    Concerts and shows, Theater

    Vincenzo Bellini, Adrano

    6 min walk • Adrano's Teatro Bellini is a theater center, named after the Catanian composer Vincenzo Bellini.

  • ponte dei saraceni3.2 miNW
    Bridge

    Ponte dei Saraceni

    81 min walk • The Bridge of the Saracens or of Carcaci is a stone bridge probably dating from the Roman period and rebuilt and modified in the 12th century over the Simeto River. It connects the territory of Adrano with that of Centuripe, near the Pecoraio Pass...

  • adranon~1550 ftN
    City, Archaeological site, Ancient Greek architecture

    Adranon, Adrano

    8 min walk • Adranon and Adranos is ancient polis and archaeological site on the southwestern slopes of Mount Etna, near Simeto River, known for the "simetite" variety of amber" northwest of Catania.

  • biancavilla2.6 miSE
    Town

    Biancavilla

    66 min walk • Biancavilla is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania, Sicily, southern Italy. It is located between the towns of Adrano and S. Maria di Licodia, 32 kilometres northwest of Catania.

  • santa maria di licodia4.3 miSE
    Town

    Santa Maria di Licodia

    111 min walk • Santa Maria di Licodia is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania, eastern Sicily, southern Italy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Castello Normanno?

Nearby attractions include Monastero di Santa Lucia, Adrano (3 min walk), Vincenzo Bellini, Adrano (6 min walk), Adranon, Adrano (8 min walk).

Where to next? Visit sicily Sicily region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Italy.

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