Castel Sant'Angelo (Licata)
Castel Sant'Angelo, also known as Forte Sant'Angelo, is a fort in Licata, Sicily. It was originally built as a watchtower in the 1580s, and was expanded into a fort between 1615 and 1640. Today, the fort is in good condition and is open to the public.
| Castel Sant'Angelo | |
|---|---|
| Licata, Sicily, Italy | |
View of Castel Sant'Angelo, with the original tower on the left | |
| Coordinates | 37°6′3″N 13°55′54.3″E |
| Type | Watchtower Fort |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Comune di Licata |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Intact |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1583–1585 (tower) 1615–1640 (fort) |
| Built by | Kingdom of Sicily |
| In use | 1585–19th century |
Castel Sant'Angelo is located on the top of Monte Sant'Angelo, a hill 130 m (430 ft) above sea level, overlooking the city to the north and its harbour to the south. Several archaeological sites, including remains of a Hellenistic settlement, can be found in the area.
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