Tag: castle
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Caccamo’s Impenetrable Castle
The Normans made sure that their castle at Caccamo was impenetrable. Constructed starting in the 11th century, it sits atop a steep mountain overlooking a vast green valley. Today, you are welcome to visit its museum. It also houses an excellent pizzeria.
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The Norman Castello di Venere in Èrice sits atop Mount San Giuliano, which was an ancient site of the Temple of Venus. Èrice is named for the mythical son of the goddess Venus and her lover, King Bute of the ancient Elimi tribe. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #siciliaph #siciliafoto #erice #trapani #castle…
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Castellammare del Golfo from the Overlook
Castellammare del Golfo from an overlook on the Strada Statale in Trapani province. It’s named for the seaside medieval fortress that dominates it’s harbor. #sicily #sicily_travel #sicilia #sicily_tourism #italy #ig_sicily #italia #castellamaredelgolfo #castellammare #harbor #porta #castle #fortress #sea #mare #boats #golfo #gulf #siciliaph