Castello Svevo, Augusta, Italy

Castello Svevo ('Schwabian castle') was erected in 1232 when the older Norman watch tower was extended. It was built to protect Sicily from the coastal raids. The bastions were added in the 16th century. Today the castle is dilapidated and not open to public for security reasons.

User Reviews

Vehbi Shehu (2 years ago)
A must visit place

John-Anthony Fletcher (3 years ago)
Shameful It is a place with incredible potential that could be a jewel in the crown of this town. In a complete state of abandonment, now swallowed up by vegetation and plundered of everything. Simply shameful.

Keith Aquilina (3 years ago)
Very interesting building yet in a state of neglect. Too much rubbish all around the place, a pity

Igor Ugainsterman (4 years ago)
Interesting place and beautiful!

Fabio Da Roit (4 years ago)
I hope its degradation is just a problem of money and not of good will. The only acceptable thing is the Spanish door on the street

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Photo from Flickr, copyright Following Hadrian

Historic Site of the week

Walls of Constantinople

The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople (today Istanbul) since its founding as the new capital of the Roman Empire by Constantine the Great. With numerous additions and modifications during their history, they were the last great fortification system of antiquity, and one of the most complex and elaborate systems ever built. They were also the largest and strongest fortification in both the ancient and medieval world.

Initially built by Constantine the Great, the walls surrounded the new city on all sides, protecting it against attack from both sea and land. As the city grew, the famous double line of the Theodosian Walls was built in the 5th century. Although the other sections of the walls were less elaborate, they were, when well-manned, almost impregnable for any medieval besieger.

Castello Svevo

Address

Details

Rating

Interesting Sites Nearby

User Reviews

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Finest Norman castles in Italy

Exploring the History of Northern Poland

Discovering Slovenia's Historic Wonders

Historic Site of the week

Walls of Constantinople