Bastione Castle

The Bastione Castle, located on a plateau overlooking the Malvicino district of Capo d'Orlando, is a mighty castle of about 16 by 16 meters, dating back to the second half of the 16th century. Initially it performed the function of control and sighting and then, until the beginning of the twentieth century, became a noble residence. In ancient times it was called Torre del Trappeto due to the presence, in its vicinity, of flourishing plantations of cannamela (sugar cane) and trappeti (oil mills) used for its transformation. After the death of its last owner, the English M.E. Johnson, in the first half of the twentieth century, the Castle fell into disrepair until it was purchased and restored by the Municipality of Capo d 'Orlando. Since then, the Bastione Castle has become a location for cultural and recreational events.