| Castellazzo di Camastra | |
| Location: | Camastra, Sicily, Italy |
| Type: | Castle |
| Coordinates: | 37.2724°N 13.8082°W |
| Built: | 14th century |
| Materials: | Stone |
| Condition: | Ruins |
The Castellazzo di Camastra is a castle in Camastra, Sicily. It was built in the 14th century, and it now lies in ruins.
The Castellazzo was built in the 14th century on the edge of a rocky plateau to control the surrounding estates. The oldest reference to a turris Camastra dates back to 1366, and in 1374 the area was in the possession of the nobleman Manfredi Chiaramonte.[1]
The site of the Castellazzo has been identified with the legendary city of Camico.[2]
The Castellazzo consists of an irregular pentagonal tower, which is made up of stones bound together by mortar. Parts of the structure also consist of Cyclopean masonry.[3] Some of the remaining walls are up to 3.5m high.[1]