Mussomeli Monuments Tour

Travel back in time to the Sicilian Middle Ages by joining us on this guided tour of Mussomeli and the Manfredonico Castle. We'll visit the most iconic monuments of this town and learn about its history.

Mussomeli Monuments Tour

At the appointed time, we'll meet at the Piazzale Castello Manfredonico to start exploring one of the most characteristic monuments of Mussomeli.

Before entering the Manfredonico Castle, we'll pause to admire its impressive façade and learn about its historical importance. This castle was built in the 14th century by order of a descendant of Charlemagne. We'll learn about Manfredi III Chiaramonte and his influence on Sicily.

Then, we'll enter the interior of the monument to visit its armoury, throne room, bedroom and chapel. We'll look at the decoration of the building and discuss its hidden and mysterious traps.

After visiting the Manfredonico Castle, we'll walk to the center of Mussomeli for a guided tour of other important historical monuments.

We'll visit the church of San Ludovico or Chiesa Madre, built at the request of Manfredi III. After exploring the interior, we'll view the façade of the Clock Tower, explore Palazzo Trabia, and Palazzo Sgadari, which served as a prison and now houses the archaeological museum of Mussomeli.

After a four-hour tour, we'll conclude the guided tour at the Palazzo Sgadari.