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Alessandria della Rocca (Sicilian: Lisciànnira di la Rocca) is a comune and small agricultural town located in the northern part of the Province of Agrigento, west central Sicily, southern Italy. The remains of the 14th century Castello della Pietra d'Amico can be found about 5 km (3.1 mi) away from the town. [3]
In 1542, it was sold to Don Nicholas Barresi, who founded the municipality of Alessandria della Rocca. Part of the rock on which the castle was built collapsed over time, destroying most of the structure in the process. Today, all that remains are a few parts of its walls and staircases. The site is abandoned but is accessible to the public. [3]
16 Sicily. 17 Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. 18 Tuscany. 19 Umbria. 20 Veneto. ... Castello della Pietra d'Amico, Alessandria della Rocca; Castello di Barrugeri, Aragona;
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Pages in category "Buildings and structures in Alessandria" The following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
This site comprises nine buildings, constructed during the time of the Norman Kingdom of Sicily (1130–1194) in a style that incorporates features of Arab, Byzantine, and Western art. Two palaces, three churches, three cathedrals (Palermo Cathedral pictured), and the Admiral's Bridge are listed. [62]
Religious buildings and structures in the Province of Alessandria (1 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Buildings and structures in the Province of Alessandria" This category contains only the following page.
Map of Europe according to the Treaty of Utrecht Since its foundation, 1168, the town of Alessandria was always meant to be a border town with a strategic-military vocation. From the 14th century has joined the Visconti of Milan against Monferrato and Asti , with the Sforza then in the 15th century, and consequently under the Spaniards rule ...