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Maniace Castle: Entry Ticket
Discover a 13th-century castle by the sea
Maniace Castle
Open today:
08:30 -
13:30
Last admission:
45 minutes before closing
Last admission:
45 minutes before closing
Provider: Aditus S.r.l.(GENOVA CULTURA S.C.A.R.L.)
Registered address: Via Caboto 35, 10129, Turin, IT
Contact details
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Current exhibitions
What's included
Entrance to Maniace Castle
Downloadable Sicily Guide in English
- Explore the interior of the castle and see the remnants of the great hall and its limestone columns
- Look out for intricately carved sculptures of mighty lions and the Grecian hero, King Telamon
- Stand at the walls and stare over the turquoise blue of the Mediterranean sea as its waves crash against the citadel
The sun-bleached stones that make up the citadel of of Maniace Castle are a sight worth seeing while in Syracuse. The interior still holds onto some of its old beauty, an impressive feat after nearly 800 years and an explosion caused by lightning.
Make sure to look up at the vaulted ceilings, the carvings on the limestone columns, and the carvings of snakes, rural scenes, and leaves that decorate the masonry.
Swap your smartphone ticket for a paper one at the entrance.
Prices due to a temporary exhibition from 21st April to 30th September 2024
- Adult (18+) + Exhibition 2024: € 9
- Reduced 18-25 EU Citizens + Exhibition 2024 : € 4.50
- Free 0-17 + Exhibition 2024 : € 0
Maniace Castle
| Sunday | 08:30 - 13:30 |
| Monday | 08:30 - 13:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 19:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 19:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 19:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 19:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30 - 19:30 |
- Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit.
- Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit.
Ratings & reviews
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Anne Marie,
France
08 May 2024
Excellent
Architecture très intéressante. Mon mari est en fauteuil roulant mais, heureusement, peut marcher sur de courtes distances car certaines des pentes sont très raides. Personnel très compréhensif...
Architecture très intéressante. Mon mari est en fauteuil roulant mais, heureusement, peut marcher sur de courtes distances car certaines des pentes sont très raides. Personnel très compréhensif et prêt à aider.
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Lloyd,
South Africa
18 Jul 2022
Excellent
Lovely app facility to fast-track entrance to the castle. We were really blown away by the architecture
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Carola,
Italy
20 Feb 2022
Good
I loved the visit but I would like to suggest longer opening hours on Sundays.
Maniace Castle
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