Caltabellotta

Among Sicily’s towns, Caltabellotta stands out for its lofty setting in the Sicani Mountains. Perched nearly 950 metres above sea level, it spreads across steep slopes in a dense pattern of stone houses, lanes and small squares. The site is associated with Triocala, an ancient Sicanian settlement, while the ruins of its castle recall the town’s strategic role through successive periods of rule. In 1302, the Peace of Caltabellotta was concluded here, ending the War of the Sicilian Vespers between the Angevins and Aragonese. Its churches and elevated streets give the town a distinctly inland Sicilian character. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Sicily.

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