Museum
Castello Maniace
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Tips from locals
During summer time, a bar is set in the center of the castle. Splendid view and great drinks
L'antico castello costruito da Federico II, risalente al 1200. The ancient castle built by Federico II, dating back to 1200.
Castello Maniace was built by the will of Federico II, between 1232 and 1240. The square-plan building is closed by a mighty perimeter wall with four cylindrical towers at the corners. The name dates back to the Byzantine general Giorgio Maniace, who reconquered the city from the Arabs in 1038.
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Location
51 Via Castello Maniace
Siracusa, Sicilia