Castello a Mare

Aragon Gate, Castello a Mare, Palermo

Castello a Mare (Italian pronunciation: [kaˈstɛllo a mˈmaːre]) or Castellammare (pronounced [kaˌstɛllamˈmaːre]) is an ancient fortress that guarded the entrance to the port at Palermo in La Cala.^[1] Extensive remains are visible, some of which are open to the public. There is an Arab-Norman keep, a fortified gate or entrance, and remains of a sophisticated Renaissance star-shaped defence.

Castello a mare di Palermo fronte corpo fabbrica principale 06 nov 2016
Castello a mare di Palermo ingresso principale 06 nov 2016
Parco archeologico del Castellammare 06 nov 2016 (1)

References

↑ 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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