Sichinulfo Castle

Grottole, Italy

Sichinulfo Castle was first time mentioned by Muslim geographer Muhammad al-Idrisi in 1154, but according the legend it was built already in 851 AD. Little is known about castle construction history, but it has preserved the feudal fortress appearance.

Address

Salita Castello 2, Grottole, Italy

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Details

Founded: 9th century AD
Category: Castles and fortifications in Italy

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

gabriela torrent (9 months ago)
I had the privilege of getting there and being able to enter. In addition to the building itself, it is a very special place for me and my family. It is the place where my grandparents lived and my mother was born, she was literally born inside the castle and they left it after the Second World War, when my grandfather traveled to Argentina in search of a better future. The last to live in the castle were my mother's cousins, the Pistone family.

Massimiliano (18 months ago)
The position of the castle on top of a hill is very suggestive, the castle is small but very fascinating

Gaetano Rossetti (2 years ago)
Small Lombard castle from 600 AD in the village of Grottole with an imposing tower. Currently closed to the public so it is not possible to visit the interior. Still recommend as a stop.

Saverio Iosca (5 years ago)
Gorgeous castle, in 2018 it was a film set for the film "the king's musketeers" by Giovanni Veronesi.

Raffaele Bitetti (5 years ago)
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