Castello di Lombardia: Sicily's Sky-High Medieval Fortress 🏰

📍 Perched at 931m altitude in Enna, this 1,000-year-old castle holds the title of Italy’s highest fortress! ⚔️ A Fortress with Many Lives Built by the Lombards in the 12th century as a defensive stronghold Later served as: 👑 Royal summer retreat ⛓️ Prison 🎭 Open-air opera/concert venue 🌄 Views That Steal Your Breath Climb the Torre Pisana (main tower) for 360° panoramas: 👉 Distant hilltop towns 👉 Golden summer fields → emerald winter hills (Mediterranean climate magic) 💡 Visit Practicals Entry: €4 (cash only) Time: ~1 hour (castle) + extra to explore Enna’s charming old town Pro Tip: Pair with nearby Villa Romana del Casale (UNESCO Roman mosaics) #Sicily #HiddenHistory #CastleLovers #RoadTripSicily