Castello a Mare

Castello a Mare, photo

Castello a Mare Italian: [kaˈstɛllo a ˈmaːre] or Castellammare Italian: [kaˌstɛllamˈmaːre] is an ancient fortress that guarded the entrance to the port at Palermo in La Cala.[1] Extensive remains are visible and open to the public, including an Arab-Norman keep and a sophisticated Renaissance star-shaped defence.

References

  1. ↑ Douglas Sladen. Sicily: The New Winter Resort, an Encyclopedia of Sicily. Forgotten Books. p. 410. ISBN 978-1-4400-8801-8. Retrieved 19 March 2012.

Coordinates: 40°39′N 17°58′E / 40.650°N 17.967°E / 40.650; 17.967

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