Castles in Sicily

thirteenth century castle built on the will of King Federico II, Catania, Italy

building in Syracuse, Italy

castle in Sicily

castle in Aci Castello, Italy

castle in Enna, Italy

castle in Paternò, Italy

thumb|The Sicilian castle of Matagrifone (Rocca Guelfonia) Mategriffon or Matagrifone or Mathegriffon or Rocca Guelfonia was a medieval castle in Messina, Sicily, located in what is today Viale Principe Umberto. Its strategic position upon a rocky hill close to the historic city centre gave a commanding view of the harbour and Strait of Messina. In the 19th century it was converted into a prison. Prior to its destruction in the 1908 earthquake it comprised a square dungeon with ramparts and reinforced by polygonal towers. Only an octagonal tower remains standing and is incorporated into the 20

building in Trapani, Italy