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Tourist Spot Attractions In Maniace

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For the singer, see Michael Maniaci. Maniace is a comune in the Metropolitan City of Catania in the Italian region Sicily, located about 130 kilometres east of Palermo and about 45 kilometres northwest of Catania. The municipality bears the name of George Maniakes , a Byzantine general of the 11th century and catepan of Italy, known for his victories against the Arabs in Sicily.
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  • 1. Castello Nelson Maniace
    The Castello Maniace is a citadel and castle in Syracuse, Sicily, southern Italy. It is situated at the far point of the Ortygia island promontory, where it was constructed between 1232 and 1240 by the Emperor Frederick II. It bears the name of George Maniakes, the Byzantine general who besieged and took the city in 1038. Originally, one could only enter the castle over a bridge spanning a moat . A feature of the castle is the decorated portal. Today the castle is open to public and is a local tourist attraction in Syracuse.
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