Castroreale

Castroreale is a medieval village that stands on the Torace hill, between the north-western Peloritani mountains.
Its origins are lost in legend, its history begins with the Arabs: the town of Castro developed around a fortress at slopes of Cozzo di Sughero and obtained the title of royal city from Frederick II of Aragon in the fourteenth century.
Castroreale still retains its medieval imprint with narrow and steep streets and alleys, paved with a characteristic stone pavement, which they open onto belvedere-squares from which splendid panoramas can be enjoyed, and preserve artistic and architectural treasures of considerable value.