Topic: looking for castello urso in catania sicily
carmen Member
posted 09-03-2001 02:46 PM
hello, just started here and i am so glad to have found this site. i was in sicily italy some time back and went to a castle in catania called urso if i recall correctly. i would love a picture or a site to search if anyone can help. the castle was in the city, however the interior paintings showed that it was once in the harbor. apparently volcanic eruptions filled the harbor i believe in the 1600's so that now it is kilometers from the sea. i beleive it dates back to the crusades again only some recollection from a guide. so any help would be appreciated
[This message has been edited by Gordon (edited 09-03-2001).]
carmen Member
posted 09-03-2001 09:57 PM
yes thats it thanks greatly
Marko Senior Member
posted 11-05-2001 07:11 PM
While surfing I came across a page about the history of Catania, with a nice color picture of the castle, and vaguely remembered your question. Don't know if you're still interested but here's the link; http://www.bestofsicily.com/catania.htm
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