Castelmola Castle

Castelmola Castle, locally known as Castello di Castelmola, is situated in the village of the same name, in the Messina province on the island of Sicily, Italy.

The site of Castelmola, a 530-meter-high steep rocky ridge above the town of Taormina, was first fortified by the Byzantines around 800 AD. It served as an outpost for Taormina. In 902, this fortification fell to the Muslims after fierce resistance.

In 1078, the Norman Count Roger I of Sicily conquered the area from the Muslims. The Normans then built a new castle incorporating the original walls. Today, most of what remains is from a 16th-century version of the castle.

Although the remains of Castelmola Castle are limited, they offer a stunning view of Taormina Castle below and the town of Taormina itself. It can be visited freely during the daytime.

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