A Consortium of Small and Medium Sicilian Enterprises, founded in Comiso in 2005 with over 6,000 associated SMEs, has acquired the Castello dei Naselli d’Aragona in Comiso with the aim of safeguarding a heritage of historical interest from the medieval era.
The Castle, historically also known as the “Palazzo del Conte” (Count’s Palace), located in the historic centre of Comiso and extending over a surface area of 1,300 m2, It is the oldest building in the city and one of the most significant testimonies of the medieval history of south-eastern Sicily. Its origins date back to the Byzantine period, but the current complex was built in the 13th century. The building has undergone numerous modifications and expansions over the centuries, particularly under the Aragonese domination, from which it takes its name. Its strategic position and the strength of its walls made it a military and political reference point during various historical periods. The Castle is was the historic residence of the Naselli d’Aragona family, one of the most important noble families of Sicily, who governed the city of Comiso from 1453 to 1816. Among its peculiarities are the sturdy defensive walls and the large decorated rooms, evidence of a past rich in history and culture.
The Aragonese Castle is a symbol of the history and identity of the territory. This operation will not only contribute to the protection of a fundamental monument, but will also bring economic and social benefits to the area.We are in the province with the UNESCO heritage sites of Val di Noto, in the places where the Inspector Montalbano fiction was filmed and in the city of Salvatore Fiume, Gesualdo Bufalino and Salvatore Adamo.