In the Norman Castle you can enjoy a view of all of Western Sicily and visit an important place for the history of Italy In the heart of the Belice valley, at the highest point of the hill where the city of the same name stands, stands the Castle of Salemi, also known as the Norman Castle. Its construction dates back to 1077: the castle was commissioned by Roger I of Sicily who had it built on the pre-existing Greek-Roman fortifications. The first evidence of its existence is found in the “ Libro di Ruggero “, written in 1154 by the Arab-Sicilian geographer Abu Abdallah Muhammad ibn Muhammad ibn Idris, which emphasizes the excellent position of the manor. What today is a splendid panorama that can be enjoyed from the crenellated terrace (which is still the highest point of the city), with a view that shows a good part of…
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