Turio Castle of Alcara Li Fusi

Fascinating for its conformation, protected by its position and abandoned by the hand of man, the Castle of Alcara Li Fusi has been largely conquered by nature, without the uncultivated greenery that covered the walls of the tower taking away a shred of charm from this ancient medieval structure.

Il Castel Turio it is an ancient 1096th century fortress and stands at the top of Via Castello, in the eastern quadrant of the village. For the more curious visitors, who wish to arrive on the spot already knowing a little of the history of the Castle, here is a brief mention of the events of the past: in XNUMX, Count Ruggero already mentioned in his treatises the Castle of Alcara, also known as Castel Turio, from the name of Patron Thurio, a Greek who landed on the island alongside Aeneas, also giving rise to the village, which was later called Alcara. Here then is that the Castle has its roots in myth and legend.

Legendary was the life of the Castle in the following centuries, which today comes to us composed of only the Tower, due to an earthquake that devastated the area in the fifteenth century, making the history of this ancient building even more mysterious.

Today the Tower can be freely visited by all interested tourists, who reach Via Castello.

The architecture of the Turio Castle of Alcara Li Fusi

The Castle of Alcara Li Fusi looks like a vortex with which history and nature rise in an embrace towards the sky; whoever arrives at the foot of the Tower will undoubtedly notice the Trinity Church, which was once presumably part of the fortress.

The charm of this Castle lies in its mystery, but also in its beauty, in fact the typical medieval tower in brown bricks, pebbles and mortar, seems to rise directly from the rocky spur below, in one with the fronds, which perfectly bind this work of human architecture to the natural landscape that surrounds it.

The interiors of the tower are currently empty, as well as there are no more structural elements of the interior, attics and stairs. The Tower was restructured in the last century.

What to do near the Castle of Alcara Li Fusi and in the surroundings

Reaching the Castle of Alcara Li Fusi is the idea that can inspire a beautiful walk in the greenery, because going up Via Castello up to the Tower, you can also enjoy the beautiful mountain panorama of the surroundings.

In the village, there are also numerous churches to discover, starting from Duomo up to Abbey Convent, while about 2,5 km away from the village, you will also find the Sanctuary and Hermitage of San Nicolò Politi, a place to visit both for the spiritual charge it is able to release, and for its architectural and artistic beauty. Not far from the Castle, you can also admire the Abbot Fountain, while approaching the Rosmarino river, the fiumara that runs alongside the town, you will find the ancient stone bridge, thanks to which you can reach the other bank of the river.

Between history and nature, Alcara Li Fusi presents itself as a delightful center in which to organize the perfect stay, to discover all the beauties of the area: from the food to the surrounding villages.

Sample preserves and cured meats, which you will find in the many local farms, as you head to the nearest attractions, such as the Lauro cave or the Catafurco waterfall, unparalleled natural beauty.

If you always love discovering new villages and towns, from Alcara Li Fusi you can also reach towns such as San Fratello, about 33 km away or S. Agata di Militello, 16 km away along the northern coast of the island. In San Fratello you will find the Sanctuary of the Three Saints and numerous churches, while in S. Agata there is the Cathedral to visit, but also the seafront, all to be experienced.

How to get to the Turio Castle of Alcara Li Fusi

Alcara Li Fusi, in the Metropolitan City of Messina, can be easily reached thanks to the railway, but even those traveling by car will have no problems getting to the town: with the train, get off at the S. Agata di Militello station (7 km from the centre) and continue by bus or shuttle, while by car, from the A20, the exit for S. Agata will lead you directly to the village, following the road signs.