Castello di Agrigento
The Castello di Agrigento, also known as the Castrum Agrigenti, is a ruined castle in Agrigento, Sicily. In the Middle Ages, it was one of the most important buildings in the city.- Access is restricted and requires permission.
- Type: Ruins
- Description: castle in Agrigento, Italy
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Biblioteca Lucchesiana and Santa Maria dei Greci.
Santa Maria dei Greci
Church
Photo: trolvag, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Santa Maria dei Greci is a church, which is situated 120 metres southwest of Castello di Agrigento.
Agrigento Cathedral
Church
Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.
Agrigento Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Agrigento, Sicily, dedicated to Saint Gerland. Founded in the 11th century, it was consecrated in 1099 as the seat of the restored bishop of Agrigento. Agrigento Cathedral is situated 200 metres west of Castello di Agrigento.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Villaseta and Montaperto.
Villaseta
Village
Villaseta is a village in Sicily, part of the municipality of Agrigento, with a population of roughly 6,300.
Montaperto
Village
Photo: Effems, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Montaperto is a village, which is situated 3 km northwest of Castello di Agrigento.
Maddalusa
Hamlet
Photo: Gianofrietto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Maddalusa is a hamlet, which is situated 4 km south of Castello di Agrigento.
Castello di Agrigento
- Categories: castle, building, and historic site
- Location: Agrigento, Agrigento, Sicily, Italy, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
37.31388° or 37° 18′ 50″ northLongitude
13.57859° or 13° 34′ 43″ eastOpen location code
8F9M8H7H+HCOpenStreetMap ID
way 417199359OpenStreetMap feature
building=ruinsOpenStreetMap feature
historic=castleWikidata ID
Q3662458
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to Turkish—“Castello di Agrigento” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Castello di Agrigento”
- Greek: “Καστέλλο ντι Αγκριτζέντο”
- Italian: “castello di Agrigento”
- Italian: “Castello di Agrigento”
- Turkish: “Agrigento Kalesi”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ex Chiesa dell’Itria and Chiesa di Sant’Alfonso.
Nearby Places
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