Castiglione di Sicilia

Castiglione di Sicilia is at 621 mt. s.l.m. and enjoy the view over a large territory by the Alcantara River and the valley.
The country shows a typical village on the high seas, with houses scattered along the steep slope, while at the top there are several large buildings, incarnations and locations of civil and religious power.

The country offers a rich historical and cultural heritage which has ancient origins of domination (Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Normans and Swabians) who have left testimonies of great value.

The history of Castiglione di Sicilia is in it's name: Castel Leone, remote fortress (whose ruins can be visited) that controlled the Alcantara valley.
Locality is rich in history and legends often connected to the castle, but also to the cube and the Basilian "cannizzu, a lookout tower that is said, has been divided in two by lightning.