Castello Maniace

Created 14-Nov-13

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The Castello Maniace is a citadel and castle in Syracuse, Sicily. It stands on a large promontory, where it was constructed between 1232 and 1240 by the Emperor Frederick II. It bears the name of George Maniakes, the Byzantine general who besieged and took the city in 1038. Originally, one could only enter the castle over a bridge spanning a moat (now filled). A notable feature of the castle is the decorated portal.

Castello Maniace, Syracuse, Sicily, Italy

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Category:Travel and Places

Subcategory:Europe

Subcategory Detail:Italy

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