1. Lanza Castle of Trabia

2. The wealth of water of the lands
of Trabia drove many noble
families into these places, among
which the prestigious Norman-
Swabian dynasty of Lanza that
has been dominating the country
since the sixteenth century. The
symbol of their power was the
imposing castle that was
destroyed in 1517 by rebels
during a popular uprising.

3. As reported in old written records, the castle seemed to be
immersed
in a true earthly paradise
with a fresh and clear spring flowing between the massive
rocks.

4. In time, the building was joined by a tavern and later by some processing
industries.
In 1784 the Prince of Trabia Pietro Lanza transformed the castle into a busy
establishment, since the cloth, cookies, oil of "nozzle" and glue industries were
added to the tuna one.
These activities came to an end with the death of Prince Pietro in 1811. The
castle was later inhabited by its owners only at the time of the tunning-fishing
nets and another Prince Pietro founded, among its walls, an “amateur dramatic
society”, which lasted only a few years. Still a property of the same family, the
caste had been restored with passionate care by Prince Raimondo Lanza.

5. The castle now shows large terraces from which you can
enjoy an amazing view of the splendid Gulf of Termini,
some remains of the side structures, the walls
accompanied by a circle of towers and architectural
elements placed at regular intervals used for ornament
and defense .
The centre of the estate is determined by the old tower,
once used as a prison, which dominates the large
courtyard.

6. On the first entry you can see the
remains of the drawbridge and inside
the walls, the second entry leading into
the prince's private residence.
Unfortunately, this monument of great
historical and architectural value is
destined to decay and ruin. The park
and the surrounding gardens are
devastated by decades of neglect, the
interior is subjected to constant theft:
furniture, floors, doors, windows,
ornaments, sculptures and artifacts of
all kinds are carried away with
contemptuous security. If restored, its
tourist appeal would be extraordinary
for its history, the artistic importance
of the architecture, the rarity of the
location by the sea.

7. On the first entry you can see the
remains of the drawbridge and inside
the walls, the second entry leading into
the prince's private residence.
Unfortunately, this monument of great
historical and architectural value is
destined to decay and ruin. The park
and the surrounding gardens are
devastated by decades of neglect, the
interior is subjected to constant theft:
furniture, floors, doors, windows,
ornaments, sculptures and artifacts of
all kinds are carried away with
contemptuous security. If restored, its
tourist appeal would be extraordinary
for its history, the artistic importance
of the architecture, the rarity of the
location by the sea.